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2024: Our Year in Review

Posted on December 13, 2024

From watching construction progress on the FotoFocus Center, to hosting the Visiting Lecture and Artist Series, fostering new community partnerships, implementing the 2024 Biennial, and installing a mural, this year has been nothing short of exciting. We're excited to share a photo gallery from the Biennial. Stay tuned for 2025 as we look forward to welcoming visitors to the FotoFocus Center.

Below we recap 5 things that shaped our 2024.

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Q&A with Director, Producer, and Writer Roger Ross Williams

Posted on March 18, 2024

FotoFocus welcomes Roger Ross Williams as part of the Spring 2024 Lecture and Visiting Artist Series this Thursday, March 21 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Williams is an Oscar, Emmy, NAACP Image Awards, Webby, and Peabody award-winning director, producer, and writer. FotoFocus interviewed Williams to learn more about his recent projects.

Roger Ross Williams is an Oscar, Emmy, NAACP Image Awards, Webby, and Peabody award-winning director, producer, and writer, and was the first African... Continue reading Q&A with Director, Producer, and Writer Roger Ross Williams


FotoFocus Presents: Roger Ross Williams

Posted on January 30, 2024

FotoFocus is pleased to present the Spring 2024 Lecture and Visiting Artist Series with Roger Ross Williams.

Details

Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6pmNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

This event is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to let us know that you plan to attend. A public reception will immediately follow the talk.

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2023: Our Year in Review

Posted on December 14, 2023

2023 has been an exciting year for FotoFocus. From watching construction progress on the FotoFocus Center, to hosting both the Visiting Lecture and Artist Series and Symposium, and planning for the 2024 Biennial, we managed to keep busy.

So, here we present: Five things that shaped our 2023.

Construction of the FotoFocus Center began January 9. Continue reading 2023: Our Year in Review

FotoFocus Presents: Sky Hopinka

Posted on February 9, 2023

FotoFocus is pleased to present the Spring 2023 Lecture and Visiting Artist Series with Sky Hopinka.

Details

Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00pmFath Auditorium, Cincinnati Art Museum953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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Free and Open to the Public

Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Free parking is available.

Public Reception

A public reception will immediately follow the lecture in the Great Hall.... Continue reading FotoFocus Presents: Sky Hopinka