In memory of photographer Tracey Baran, who passed away in 2008 after a brief illness while at the height of her short-but-prolific career, the School of Visual Arts is hosting a benefit auction for an annual grant given in Tracey's name. The auction is ongoing through September 30th on iGavel.com and will provide proceeds for the grant, which is open to emerging female photographers from the United States.

The auction features the above image, I Miss You Already by Tracey Baran, and work by Elinor Carucci, Jen Davis, 20x200 edition-maker Scott Eiden, Jack Pierson, Brian Finke, Allen Frame, Bill Jacobson, Carrie Levy, Joseph Maida, Jan Staller, Jonathan Torgovnik and Ann Weathersby among many others.

An exhibition of Tracey's work, Pictures of Tracey is also currently on view at Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects through October 17th. Additionally, an online exhibition of works by Tracey, curated by Amy Elkins and Cara Phillips, will be on view starting today through October 5th at Women in Photography.

We are so pleased to see yet another grant opportunity for emerging artists in conjunction with the remembrance of a talented young photographer. Please take the time to view the Women in Photography gallery, bid on the auction pieces, and if you are in New York, stop by Tracey's exhibit.

PICTURES OF TRACEY
Photographs by Tracey Baran (1975-2008)
September 12- October 17, 2009
Leslie Tonkonow Artworks + Projects
535 West 22nd Street, 6th floor
Open: Tuesday—Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.