BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FotoFocus Cincinnati - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FotoFocus Cincinnati X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fotofocus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FotoFocus Cincinnati REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261014T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261014T123000 DTSTAMP:20260824T192138Z CREATED:20260824T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T192138Z UID:10001035-1791977400-1791981000@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Photo Weaving Workshop with Noel Maghathe DESCRIPTION:Join artist Noel Maghathe in the McClure Gallery for an intimate photo weaving workshop inspired by her exhibition\, Over Everything. Attendees should bring a minimum of 2 family photos that can be cut and woven. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Please RSVP to Michael Hurst\, AAC Exhibitions Director.\nMichael.hurst@artacademy.edu. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/photo-weaving-workshop-with-noel-maghathe/ LOCATION:Art Academy of Cincinnati: McClure Gallery\, 1212 Jackson Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop GEO:39.10893;-84.51387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Art Academy of Cincinnati: McClure Gallery 1212 Jackson Street Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1212 Jackson Street:geo:-84.51387,39.10893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261014T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T145655Z CREATED:20261009T145655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T145655Z UID:10002278-1791997200-1792006200@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Insighters Exclusive: Biennial Tours and Dinner DESCRIPTION:The FotoFocus Insighters program kicks off the 2026-2027 school year with a private walking tour of four Biennial exhibitions. Insighters are welcome to invite other students. If you are a student and would like to become an Insighter\, sign up for free here to begin receiving invitations or email insighters@fotofocus.org to RSVP. \nInsighters events are always free to attend. \n5pm\, Iris BookCafe and Gallery \n5:30pm\, Art Beyond Boundaries \n6pm\, MOTR Pub \n6:30pm\, FotoFocus Center \n7pm\, Dinner at FotoFocus Center \n  URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/insighters-exclusive-biennial-tours-and-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fotofocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Insighters-Program_Event-Specific-Copy-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T113000 DTSTAMP:20260824T192138Z CREATED:20260824T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T192138Z UID:10001034-1792060200-1792063800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Thursday Art Play: Traces of Time DESCRIPTION:This family program uses hands-on art making and play to educate our youngest visitors. Learn how In the Interest of Time artists depict time in their photographs and create artwork inspired by their work. \nAdditional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations\, visit CAC’s accessibility page. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/thursday-art-play-traces-of-time/ LOCATION:Contemporary Arts Center\, 44 E Sixth St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Workshop,Family GEO:39.1028528;-84.5121008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Contemporary Arts Center 44 E Sixth St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44 E Sixth St:geo:-84.5121008,39.1028528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T123000 DTSTAMP:20261006T152212Z CREATED:20261006T152212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T152212Z UID:10002276-1792063800-1792067400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Noel Maghathe and Curator Jenie Gao DESCRIPTION:Join artist Noel Maghathe and curator Jenie Gao in the Art Academy of Cincinnati Lecture Hall for an intimate conversation inspired by her exhibition\, Over Everything. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/fireside-chat-with-noel-maghathe-and-curator-jenie-gao/ LOCATION:Art Academy of Cincinnati: McClure Gallery\, 1212 Jackson Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk GEO:39.10893;-84.51387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Art Academy of Cincinnati: McClure Gallery 1212 Jackson Street Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1212 Jackson Street:geo:-84.51387,39.10893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T192138Z CREATED:20260824T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T192138Z UID:10002216-1792081800-1792101600@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Unfolding Stories Opening Reception\, Panel\, & Projection Mapping DESCRIPTION:4:30–5:30pm Opening reception at Hiestand Galleries\, Miami University\n5:50–7:10pm Contemporary Art Forum: Unfolding Stories panel discussion moderated by Joomi Chung. Panelists: Ashley Goos\, Diane Fellows\, Jordan Fenton\, among others (2–3 graduate/UG students).\n7:40–10pm Projection mapping at the Art Building\, 400 S. Patterson Ave\, Oxford\, OH \n  URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/unfolding-stories-opening-reception-panel-projection-mapping/ LOCATION:Miami University: Hiestand Galleries\, 111 Hiestand Hall\, Oxford\, OH\, 45056\, United States CATEGORIES:Other,Reception,Talk,Panel GEO:39.50551;-84.7325 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miami University: Hiestand Galleries 111 Hiestand Hall Oxford OH 45056 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=111 Hiestand Hall:geo:-84.7325,39.50551 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133421Z CREATED:20260824T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133421Z UID:10001033-1792083600-1792090800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Reception for Culture Crops and This Land\, Here We Dwell DESCRIPTION:Reception for the exhibitions\, Culture Crops: Ohio’s Secret Gardens and Hidden Food Histories and This Land\, Here We Dwell. \nAdditional Information: Handicap parking is located near building and gallery floors have elevator access. If assistance is needed\, contact Paige Wideman at widemanp@nku.edu to make arrangements. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/reception-6/ LOCATION:Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts Galleries\, Fine Arts Center\, Highland Heights\, KY\, 41076\, United States CATEGORIES:Reception GEO:39.0312879;-84.4636872 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts Galleries Fine Arts Center Highland Heights KY 41076 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fine Arts Center:geo:-84.4636872,39.0312879 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133225Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133225Z UID:10001031-1792083600-1792094400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Reception for Red River Gorge\, a 50-year Journey DESCRIPTION:Artist talk and reception for the exhibition J. Miles Wolf: Red River Gorge\, a 50-year Journey. \nAdditional Information: Museum is wheelchair accessible. Large print titles and captions available. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-talk-and-reception/ LOCATION:Behringer-Crawford Museum\, 1600 Montague Rd\, Covington\, KY\, 41011\, United States CATEGORIES:Reception,Talk GEO:39.07983;-84.53765 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Behringer-Crawford Museum 1600 Montague Rd Covington KY 41011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 Montague Rd:geo:-84.53765,39.07983 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133254Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133254Z UID:10001032-1792083600-1792094400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Member & Patron Preview for Queer Constellations DESCRIPTION:Join us for the an opening celebration of Queer Constellations: Photographs from the Aronowitz Family Collection. Exhibition co-curators Vince Aletti and Kaitlin Booher will introduce the exhibition at 6:00 pm. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Please email RSVP@cmaohio.org. The Columbus Museum of Art strives to host inclusive\, accessible programs and events that allow all individuals to engage fully. To request support for your visit\, and for full details about on-site accessibility\, including mobility devices\, seating\, and audio assistance\, please visit the CMA accessibility webpage. \n  URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/member-patron-preview/ LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 E Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Preview,Reception GEO:39.9643600924;-82.9878590328 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Columbus Museum of Art 480 E Broad Street Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=480 E Broad Street:geo:-82.9878590328,39.9643600924 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191810Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191810Z UID:10001030-1792087200-1792090800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Curator Talk & Panel Discussion: Modernist at Play DESCRIPTION:Co-curators Angela Fuller\, Ann Glasscock\, and Tamera Lenz Muente and research fellow Tegan Recker discuss the Taft’s newest exhibition\, Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play. Moderated by Ellen Roberts and Sallie Robinson Wadsworth\, Director of Curatorial Affairs. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Register here. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/curator-talk-panel-discussion-modernist-at-play/ LOCATION:Taft Museum of Art\, 316 Pike St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour,Panel GEO:39.10208;-84.50281 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=316 Pike St:geo:-84.50281,39.10208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133511Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133511Z UID:10002242-1792087200-1792094400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception for One Shot and Midwest Society for Photographic Education Conference Welcome Reception DESCRIPTION:Opening reception for One Shot and welcome reception for the MWSPE (Midwest Society for Photographic Education) Conference. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/opening-reception-and-midwest-society-for-photographic-education-conference-welcome-reception/ LOCATION:Shot Tower Gallery\, 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Reception,Opening GEO:39.9745566;-82.9875766 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shot Tower Gallery 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=546 Jack Gibbs Blvd:geo:-82.9875766,39.9745566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260901T144219Z CREATED:20260901T024947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144219Z UID:10002261-1792108800-1792367999@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Dayton Spotlight Weekend DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks\, tours\, special events\, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial\, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. \nFriday\, 10/16  \n\nNone at this time. Check back later\n\nSaturday\, 10/17 \n\nDayton Bus Tour\, 8am–5pm. Biennial Pass Holders only. Limited capacity \nNarrative Photobook Workshop with Trent Davis Bailey\, 1pm. Rosewood Arts Center\nArtist Talk: Dan Cleary\, 1pm. Dayton Society of Artists\nGallery Talk with Dr. Mariah Postlewait\, 1:30pm. Dayton Art Institute\nArtist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in Conversation with Andrew Milward\, 2pm. The Contemporary Dayton\nArtist Talk and Reception for Darshan\, 4pm. University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts\nReception and Artist Talk with Trent Davis Bailey\, 5pm. Rosewood Arts Center\n\nSunday\, 10/18 \n\nNone at this time. Check back later URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/dayton-spotlight-weekend/ LOCATION:Dayton\, OH\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour,Spotlight Weekend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fotofocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Biennial-Program-Grid-Graphics_Spotlight_10-16-18.jpg GEO:39.755439;-84.185501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T135000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133552Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133552Z UID:10001029-1792153800-1792158600@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Long Exposure Artist Lecture: Jesse Ly DESCRIPTION:Long Exposure: Recent Work by Alumni artist Jesse Ly will present a guest lecture providing insight into the artist’s practice and visual culture. \nAdditional Information: The event will take place in the College of DAAP\, Aronoff Room 5401. To request accessibility accommodations\, please contact the School of Art at daapsoa@uc.edu in advance. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-lecture-jesse-ly/ LOCATION:DAAP Galleries:: Reed Gallery\, DAAP Aronoff Building\, RM 5275\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45221\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk GEO:39.134342;-84.518535 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DAAP Galleries:: Reed Gallery DAAP Aronoff Building RM 5275 Cincinnati OH 45221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=DAAP Aronoff Building\, RM 5275:geo:-84.518535,39.134342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191810Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191810Z UID:10001028-1792153800-1792159200@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Accra Shepp and Kevin Moore DESCRIPTION:AAC will be hosting a lunchtime conference panel discussion of Bearing Witness with artist Accra Shepp and curator Kevin Moore\, moderated by AAC Academic Dean Sarah Stolar. Lunch will be provided. \nAdditional Information: This event will be in the fully ADA accessible AAC Lecture Hall URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/panel-discussion-accra-shepp-and-kevin-moore/ LOCATION:Art Academy of Cincinnati: SITE1212\, 1212 Jackson St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Panel GEO:39.10858;-84.51378 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Art Academy of Cincinnati: SITE1212 1212 Jackson St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1212 Jackson St:geo:-84.51378,39.10858 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T164058Z CREATED:20260824T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164058Z UID:10001026-1792170000-1792180800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Reception\, Curators' Talk\, and Award Presentation DESCRIPTION:5pm Reception \n6pm Curators’ Talk in the Pearlman Gallery\, exploring the exhibition Untwined/Interwoven \n7pm Award Presentation in the Chidlaw Gallery. Awards will be presented by juror(s) to the first\, second\, and third prize student recipients\, whose work is featured in Depth of Field \nAdditional Information: Galleries are wheelchair accessible. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/reception-award-presentation/ LOCATION:Art Academy of Cincinnati: Pearlman Gallery\, 1212 Jackson St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Other,Reception,Tour GEO:39.10893;-84.51387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Art Academy of Cincinnati: Pearlman Gallery 1212 Jackson St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1212 Jackson St:geo:-84.51387,39.10893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260901T144532Z CREATED:20260901T025208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144532Z UID:10002262-1792195200-1792281599@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Dayton Spotlight Weekend DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks\, tours\, special events\, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial\, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. \nFriday\, 10/16  \n\nNone at this time. Check back later\n\nSaturday\, 10/17 \n\nDayton Bus Tour\, 8am–5pm. Biennial Pass Holders only. Limited capacity \nNarrative Photobook Workshop with Trent Davis Bailey\, 1pm. Rosewood Arts Center\nArtist Talk: Dan Cleary\, 1pm. Dayton Society of Artists\nGallery Talk with Dr. Mariah Postlewait\, 1:30pm. Dayton Art Institute\nArtist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in Conversation with Andrew Milward\, 2pm. The Contemporary Dayton\nArtist Talk and Reception for Darshan\, 4pm. University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts\nReception and Artist Talk with Trent Davis Bailey\, 5pm. Rosewood Arts Center\n\nSunday\, 10/18 \n\nNone at this time. Check back later URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/dayton-spotlight-weekend-2/ LOCATION:Dayton\, OH\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour,Spotlight Weekend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fotofocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Biennial-Program-Grid-Graphics_Spotlight_10-16-18.jpg GEO:39.755439;-84.185501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T193000 DTSTAMP:20260918T181543Z CREATED:20260824T195855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T181543Z UID:10001819-1792224000-1792265400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Dayton Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks\, tours\, special events\, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial\, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. \nThe Bus Tour is now full. To join the waitlist\, please email pass@fotofocus.org. \n8:00am Meet at FotoFocus Center / Ziegler Garage \n8:30am Depart Cincinnati \n10:00am Wright State University \nElizabeth Mead: Incident(als): objects + things\, sculpture + photographs. Sculptural objects and images paired together to magnify the significance of seemingly small things and fleeting experiences. \nHolly Roberts: Confluence. Hauntingly layered visual narratives experimenting with hybridity and transformation\, where image and imagination converge.  \nTours given by professors and curators Stefan Chinov and Tracy Longley-Cook. \n11:00am Sinclair Community College Art Galleries \nKatria Foster: Domestic Affair. Highlights physical and mental aspects of the female perspective\, ruminating on themes of control\, manipulation\, and unquestioned social constructs. \nEmily Wiethorn: The Death of You and Me. Photographic series examining memory\, suffering\, and the life-altering effects of trauma. \nIntroduction with Galleries Coordinator\, Amanda Darrah\, followed by self-guided tour. \n11:35pm Dayton Society of Artists \nLuminous Flow. An open call positing long-exposure photography as a way to reveal motion\, energy\, and the passage of time through landscapes\, cityscapes\, and experimental processes.  \nShort presentation of the exhibition provided by juror Gregory Changa Freeman. \n-OR- \nStivers School for the Arts \nHeather Wetzel: Considering the Cultivated. Interrogates the role humans have on the environment\, ecosystems\, and food production through historic photographic processes\, paper making\, book arts\, and sculptural materials. \nGallery tour led by Leah Stahl\, Director of Photography and Media Arts. \n12:20pm Edward A. Dixon Gallery \nPicturing Tomorrow: Speculative Futures in Lens-Based Art. Invites artists to consider how photography can be used to document not just what is\, but also speculate on what could be. \nGallery tour led by owner and founder\, Ed Dixon. \n12:50pm Lunch \n1:20pm Dayton Art Institute \nLooking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography. Captures Japan’s Meiji period through postcards\, albums\, albumen travel photographs\, and hanging scroll collotypes\, reflecting on social transformation and Western influences.  \nGetting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes. A group exhibition spanning 175 years\, embracing photography’s founding spirit of experimentation through uncommon techniques and adaptations. \nCurator talk with Mariah Postlewait\, Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Curator of Feminist Art and Photography. \n2:00pm The Contemporary Dayton  \nElla Kraimer: Appearances. Large-scale photographic self-portraits examining identity\, performance\, and consumption in a digital culture shaped by spectacle and self-surveillance.  \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down. Documents how images and archives have shaped and distorted public understanding of Appalachia across generations. \nPublic artist talk featuring Stacy Kranitz in conversation with Andrew Milward\, author and Director of Graduate Studies\, Creative Writing Division\, at the University of Kentucky. Interim Director and Chief Curator Heather Jones will also be on site. \n3:45pm University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts \nDarshan. Collaborative documentary work of India exploring the Hindu philosophy and phenomenon of darshan (“to see”). \nGallery talk led by Nicholaus Arnold\, Galleries Director. \n5:00pm Rosewood Arts Center \nAmanda Bradley: Notations from Home. Images exploring diasporic notions of home across geographies and time\, using the camera as a tool for note-taking and relationship building.   \nTrent Davis Bailey: The North Fork. Childhood memories intertwined with images and moments from family farms on Colorado’s Western Slope. \nGallery tour and artist talk led by Trent Davis Bailey. Laura Truitt\, Gallery Coordinator\, and Shayna McConville\, Division Manager of Cultural Arts\, will also be on site. Reception with light refreshments to follow.  \n7:15pm Arrive in Cincinnati \n  URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/dayton-bus-tour/ LOCATION:Dayton\, OH\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Biennial Program,Talk,Tour,Spotlight Weekend,Biennial Pass Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fotofocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Bus-Tour-01_IMG_2901.jpg GEO:39.755439;-84.185501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133647Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133647Z UID:10001018-1792227600-1792249200@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Capturing Crittenden: A Photography Hike Inspired by Beyond the Gate DESCRIPTION:Join us as we travel with Kent Krugh to explore the Lloyd’s roots in Crittenden\, Kentucky. Inspired by his work in Beyond the Gate\, we will hike\, learn about Kent’s photography\, and enjoy lunch near Grant County Park. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Please visit the Lloyd Library’s event calendar to register. Note: this specific trail is in an old-growth forest and features rugged\, uneven terrain and overgrown vegetation in some areas. Unfortunately\, this makes the route unsuitable for wheelchairs\, strollers\, or those with mobility aids. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/capturing-crittenden-a-photography-hike/ LOCATION:Lloyd Library & Museum\, 917 Plum St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop GEO:39.10537;-84.51918 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lloyd Library & Museum 917 Plum St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=917 Plum St:geo:-84.51918,39.10537 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133802Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133802Z UID:10001025-1792238400-1792245600@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Expired Polaroid Workshop and Curator Talk for Image Destablization DESCRIPTION:A curator talk of Image Destabilization will be followed by a presentation over the Polaroid legacy. These conversations will lead into shooting and experimenting with expired film. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Please complete this Google Form to register. Event is wheelchair accessible: an outdoor ramp and automatically opening doors allow wheelchair users easy access to the DAAP building. Inside\, there are elevators and ramps. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/expired-polaroid-workshop/ LOCATION:DAAP Library\, DAAP Aronoff Building\, RM 5480\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45221\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Workshop GEO:39.134438;-84.519344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DAAP Library DAAP Aronoff Building RM 5480 Cincinnati OH 45221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=DAAP Aronoff Building\, RM 5480:geo:-84.519344,39.134438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191809Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191809Z UID:10001024-1792242000-1792249200@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Narrative Photobook Workshop with Trent Davis Bailey DESCRIPTION:Trent Davis Bailey will lead a photobook workshop discussing layout\, sequence\, and design followed by an editing session. Participants will learn how to create a dynamic\, unique photobook and have the chance to explore the exhibition\, Trent Davis Bailey: The North Fork. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Register here. Gallery is wheelchair accessible. For accessibility questions and accommodations\, please reach out to Laura.Truitt@ketteringoh.org URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/narrative-photobook-workshop-with-trent-davis-bailey/ LOCATION:Rosewood Arts Center\, 2655 Olson Dr\, Kettering\, OH\, 45420\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop GEO:39.69531;-84.11717 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr Kettering OH 45420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2655 Olson Dr:geo:-84.11717,39.69531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133839Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133839Z UID:10001023-1792242000-1792249200@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Luminous Flow Artist Talk with Dan Cleary DESCRIPTION:Photographer Dan Cleary discusses the exhibition Luminous Flow: Time Made Visible and explores The Long View through his Then and Now series\, pairing historic and contemporary photographs to connect past\, present\, and place. \nAdditional Information: An ADA wheelchair ramp is available at the rear entrance. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-talk-dan-cleary/ LOCATION:The Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45403\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk GEO:39.7572532;-84.1739493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Dayton Society of Artists 48 High St Dayton OH 45403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=48 High St:geo:-84.1739493,39.7572532 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133921Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133921Z UID:10000961-1792243800-1792245600@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Getting Technical Gallery Talk with Dr. Mariah Postlewait DESCRIPTION:Join curator Dr. Mariah Postlewait for a gallery talk on the Dayton Art Institute exhibition Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes to learn more about the diverse photographs on display. \nAdditional Information: RSVP required. Visit the DAI website to register. Elevators and wheelchairs available on site. Contact Guest Services at (937) 223-4278 with questions or requests. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/gallery-talk-with-dr-mariah-postlewait/ LOCATION:Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park North\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour,Bus Tour Stop GEO:39.76557;-84.2018 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park North Dayton OH 45405 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=456 Belmonte Park North:geo:-84.2018,39.76557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191809Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191809Z UID:10001008-1792245600-1792251000@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in Conversation with Andrew Milward DESCRIPTION:Stacy Kranitz in conversation with author and University of Kentucky professor Andrew Milward. Milward is featured in the film component of the exhibition\, Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down. \nAdditional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible and large print gallery guides are available upon request. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-talk-stacy-kranitz-in-conversation-with-andrew-milward/ LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W Fourth St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Bus Tour Stop GEO:39.75819;-84.19235 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Contemporary Dayton 25 W Fourth St Dayton OH 45402 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 W Fourth St:geo:-84.19235,39.75819 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191809Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191809Z UID:10001022-1792252800-1792260000@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Gallery Reception for Darshan DESCRIPTION:Gallery Reception for Darshan with artists Conor Martin and Vibhav Kapoor\, and curator Joel Whitaker. \nAdditional Information: Wheelchair accessible. For more accessibility details\, visit the Roger Glass Center for the Arts website. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-talk-and-gallery-reception-for-darshan/ LOCATION:University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery\, 29 E Creative Way\, Dayton\, OH\, 45409\, United States CATEGORIES:Reception,Talk,Tour,Bus Tour Stop GEO:39.7402227708;-84.1858245047 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery 29 E Creative Way Dayton OH 45409 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29 E Creative Way:geo:-84.1858245047,39.7402227708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191809Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191809Z UID:10001021-1792256400-1792260000@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Reception and Artist Talk with Trent Davis Bailey DESCRIPTION:Public reception for Trent Davis Bailey: The North Fork and Amanda Bradley: Notations from Home. Gallery talk with Trent Davis Bailey at 5:30pm. \nAdditional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible. For accessibility questions and accommodations\, please reach out to Laura.Truitt@ketteringoh.org URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/reception-and-artist-talk-with-trent-davis-bailey/ LOCATION:Rosewood Arts Center\, 2655 Olson Dr\, Kettering\, OH\, 45420\, United States CATEGORIES:Other,Reception,Talk,Bus Tour Stop GEO:39.69531;-84.11717 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr Kettering OH 45420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2655 Olson Dr:geo:-84.11717,39.69531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260908T134027Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T134027Z UID:10001822-1792256400-1792263600@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Curator Tour for Franklinton Across Time: The Floodplain Imagination DESCRIPTION:Artists\, photographers\, and filmmakers will discuss their work. Curator will discuss the theme and curatorial vision of Franklinton Across Time: The Floodplain Imagination. \nAdditional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/artist-talk-and-curator-tour/ LOCATION:ROY G BIV Gallery\, 435 W Rich St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour GEO:39.956008;-83.01116 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ROY G BIV Gallery 435 W Rich St Columbus OH 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=435 W Rich St:geo:-83.01116,39.956008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T193000 DTSTAMP:20260825T171335Z CREATED:20260824T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171335Z UID:10001020-1792256400-1792265400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Milestones: Finding Our Way Opening Reception & Artist Talk with Michael Tittel DESCRIPTION:Milestones: Finding Our Way Opening Reception bridges a 6pm artist talk so that visitors can explore galleries both before and after the presentation. \nDuring the artist talk\, Michael Tittel investigates histories of Ohio Valley watersheds in silver gelatins. Also learn about student photography projects involving river communities and discuss exhibitions with a Milestones artist panel Q&A. \nVisitors are also invited to explore a simultaneous exhibition in the Fitton Center’s Community Gallery\, a local Photovoice project that blends art\, storytelling\, and advocacy\, empowering youth to be both creators and change agents. \nAdditional Information: Wheelchair accessible\, with large print exhibition didactics. For more information\, please visit the Fitton Center accessibility page. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/milestones-finding-our-way-opening-reception-artist-talk-with-michael-tittel/ LOCATION:Fitton Center for Creative Arts\, 101 S Monument Ave\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45011\, United States CATEGORIES:Reception,Talk,Opening GEO:39.3996793;-84.5655796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fitton Center for Creative Arts 101 S Monument Ave Hamilton OH 45011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=101 S Monument Ave:geo:-84.5655796,39.3996793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260825T171541Z CREATED:20260824T191646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171541Z UID:10001019-1792260000-1792270800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Waiting to be Seen Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Waiting to Be Seen Artist Talk with Maureen France\, Melvin Grier\, Tim Harrier\, Maurice Matti\, William Messer\, Robbie Parson\, Ave Pildas\, Rachel Rampleman\, Brad Smith\, Michael Wilson\, and Matthew Zory. \nAdditional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/waiting-to-be-seen-artist-talk/ LOCATION:Eisele Gallery\, 2838 Observatory Ave\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk GEO:39.13736;-84.43718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eisele Gallery 2838 Observatory Ave Cincinnati OH 45208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2838 Observatory Ave:geo:-84.43718,39.13736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260908T134419Z CREATED:20260824T191646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T134419Z UID:10000958-1792263600-1792270800@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Performance: Aion Speaks from the Still Water DESCRIPTION:Guillermo Galena Galindo\, one of the artists featured in Forgetting is Everywhere\, performs a phonetic sound piece including eight vocal forms — wind\, color\, mountain\, a symbiotic choir\, a winged raptor\, a mycelial web\, a vortex\, then a plain human voice — as AION\, to address grieving. \n  URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/aion-speaks-from-the-still-water/ LOCATION:Swell Art Cafe\, 2936 Colerain Ave\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45225\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance GEO:39.135825;-84.536666 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swell Art Cafe 2936 Colerain Ave Cincinnati OH 45225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2936 Colerain Ave:geo:-84.536666,39.135825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260901T144359Z CREATED:20260901T025330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144359Z UID:10002263-1792281600-1792367999@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Dayton Spotlight Weekend DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks\, tours\, special events\, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial\, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. \nFriday\, 10/16  \n\nNone at this time. Check back later\n\nSaturday\, 10/17 \n\nDayton Bus Tour\, 8am–5pm. Biennial Pass Holders only. Limited capacity \nNarrative Photobook Workshop with Trent Davis Bailey\, 1pm. Rosewood Arts Center\nArtist Talk: Dan Cleary\, 1pm. Dayton Society of Artists\nGallery Talk with Dr. Mariah Postlewait\, 1:30pm. Dayton Art Institute\nArtist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in Conversation with Andrew Milward\, 2pm. The Contemporary Dayton\nArtist Talk and Reception for Darshan\, 4pm. University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts\nReception and Artist Talk with Trent Davis Bailey\, 5pm. Rosewood Arts Center\n\nSunday\, 10/18 \n\nNone at this time. Check back later URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/dayton-spotlight-weekend-3/ LOCATION:Dayton\, OH\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk,Tour,Spotlight Weekend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fotofocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Biennial-Program-Grid-Graphics_Spotlight_10-16-18.jpg GEO:39.755439;-84.185501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20261018T153000 DTSTAMP:20260824T191646Z CREATED:20260824T191646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191646Z UID:10001017-1792317600-1792337400@www.fotofocus.org SUMMARY:Family Funday: Modernist at Play DESCRIPTION:Music\, art-making\, and gallery engagements for young creators inspired by Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play. URL:https://www.fotofocus.org/event/family-funday-modernist-at-play/ LOCATION:Taft Museum of Art\, 316 Pike St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States CATEGORIES:Other,Family GEO:39.10208;-84.50281 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St Cincinnati OH 45202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=316 Pike St:geo:-84.50281,39.10208 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR