2024 FotoFocus Biennial Call For Entry

FotoFocus is giving curators and artists an opportunity to pitch an exhibition and/or project to be featured in the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial and will award up to $10,000 in support for the selected 2024 FotoFocus Biennial project(s).

FotoFocus is excited to announce a Call for Entry opportunity, a new category for applicants to the upcoming 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. FotoFocus welcomes proposals from curators and artists in the region to activate a project (exhibition, installation, screening, performance, projection, etc.) for the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial that does not require a confirmed venue. 

FotoFocus is giving curators and artists an opportunity to pitch an exhibition and/or project to be featured in the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. FotoFocus encourages big ideas that embrace this year’s Biennial theme, backstories, and are in alignment with the organization’s lens-based focus. Applicants must have a proven track record of bringing ideas into action and the ability to fulfill the requirements and expectations outlined in the Guidelines and in further conversations with FotoFocus. 

FotoFocus will award up to $10,000 in support for the selected 2024 FotoFocus Biennial project(s). FotoFocus will work directly with the selected applicant(s) to support execution of the project(s).

Call for Entry Projects are included in the official 2024 FotoFocus Biennial Program. 

Proposals need to include a detailed project narrative and information including:

• Curatorial statement
• Project description, including how the project aligns with the theme
• Budget
• Curator(s) bio and CV
• Artist(s) bio and CV
• Images

Projects can be proposed with a suggested location, but applicants do not need a confirmed venue to apply. 

Exhibition Dates: September 27–November 1, 2024 (variable depending on proposed project)
Install Dates: September 16–26, 2024
Deinstall Dates: November 4–8, 2024