Julius Shulman Institute
The Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University promotes photography of the built environment. The JSI hosts exhibitions, workshops and symposia.
History
In 2005, architectural photographer Julius Shulman founded the Institute at Woodbury University. He chose a university as a home for the JSI because of his interest in education. The endowment supports students, career artists, and commercial photographers who document the physical environment.Barbara Bestor is Executive Director of the JSI.
Awards
Excellence in Photography
The Excellence in Photography Award is awarded annually by the Institute to honor photographers that challenge the way we look at physical space.| Year | Recipient |
| 2017 | Todd Eberle |
| 2016 | James Welling |
| 2015 | Hélène Binet |
| 2014 | Grant Mudford |
| 2013 | Catherine Opie |
| 2012 | Pedro E. Guerrero |
| 2011 | Richard Barns |
| 2010 | Iwan Baan |
Exhibitions
The Institute hosts and curates exhibitions. The University’s Hollywood gallery is the venue for the majority of exhibitions and events.| Date | Title |
| March 3 – March 27, 2016 | James Welling |
| November 5 – December 20, 2015 | Matter, Light and Form: Architectural Photographs of Wayne Thom, 1968-2003 |
| February 28 – March 29, 2015 | Hélène Binet: Fragments of Light |
| April 3 – April 27, 2014 | Grant Mudford: Building |
| October 5 – November 1, 2013 | Beyond the Assignment |
| February 16 – March 24, 2013 | Catherine Opie: In & Around L.A. |
| June 9 – November 1, 2013 | Pedro E. Guerrero: Photographs of Modern Life |
| October 9 – October 22, 2011 | Richard Barnes: Unnatural Spaces |
| October 2010 | Image.Architecture.Now |