2024 Biennial Events

Friday September 15, 2023

Participating Venue Applications are now available for the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 15, 2023. 

Friday October 13, 2023

Call for Entry Applications are now available for the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 13, 2023.

Saturday August 3, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Saturday August 10, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Saturday August 17, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Thursday August 22, 2024

FotoFocus is thrilled to announce the official kickoff to Biennial season with our Biennial Preview and Passport Launch. Join us for exciting announcements and be among the first to sign up for the free Biennial Passport. ⁠ ⁠ Additionally:⁠ - Plan your Opening Weekend Program itinerary⁠ - Meet representatives from our 86 Participating Venues⁠ -…

Saturday August 24, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Saturday August 31, 2024

Family

1940s Day is an immersive celebration of the pivotal decade, including the music, fashion, vehicles and featuring Lens of History photographs celebrating people who shaped it. Additional Information: For a complete list of accessibility accommodations, please check out the Cincinnati Museum Center website. Questions or comments can be shared at accessibility@cincymuseum.org.

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Thursday September 5, 2024

Panel Talk

A panel discussion featuring the exhibition's curators April Sunami and Marcus Morris in conversation with exhibiting artists Janet George, Nina Wells, Marissa Stewart, and Alexis McCrimmon. Additional Information: The gallery is on the first floor of the Canzani Center and there are automatic doors for wheelchair access.

Reception Opening

Opening reception for I Was Here directly follows the panel discussion featuring artists and curators. Additional Information: The gallery is on the first floor of the Canzani Center and there are automatic doors for wheelchair access.

Friday September 6, 2024

Opening Reception

Opening Reception for Precious Blood, new photographic works by Curtis Mann, and Flora, photographic works by Sean Wilkinson.

Reception Opening

The gallery will host an opening reception for Michael Malone: Portrait of an American Organic Farmer, an exhibition by photographer and filmmaker, Gary Beeber, and Paths of the Ecliptic, an exhibition by photographer and educator, Tracy Longley-Cook. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible and elevator available.

Saturday September 7, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Reception Opening

Join us in celebrating Gee Horton's second solo exhibition, an immersive experience that delves into the artist's inner child. Meet the artist and enjoy music and free refreshments. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible gallery space and accessible parking available. Restrooms are not ADA compliant.

Thursday September 12, 2024

Reception Talk Opening

Guest curator Marcella Hackbardt will discuss the exhibition, followed by a reception in the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries. Additional Information: Building access is ADA compliant.

Friday September 13, 2024

Reception Opening

Join us for the Midwest Americana opening reception. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and join the visual journey as we try to contextualize American heartland culture. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible ramp is available in the back of the building.

Reception Talk Opening

Cash bar and appetizers from Metropole at 6pm and Artist Talk with Cosmo Whyte at 6:30pm.

Saturday September 14, 2024

Workshop

Free 8-week workshop exploring how photographic presentations shape the medium’s potential. Public showcase of works following its conclusion. Additional Information: Registration required. Please visit the Manifest Drawing Center website to register. Manifest Drawing Center offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible darkroom.

Sunday September 15, 2024

Talk

Who indeed is Michael Malone? He’s the colorful, witty and sometimes difficult proprietor of Hungry Toad Farm. Gary will discuss his experience with this colorful character. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Elevator available.

Reception Talk Opening

Artist talk featuring participating artists Tad Barney, Suz Fleming, Nikita Gross, and Brad Smith. Artists will talk about their work and answer questions from the community. Light food and beverage provided. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday September 18, 2024

Film Reception Talk

Screening and Q&A of Momohara’s NAMBA, a 45-minute documentary reflecting on May Namba's life, a Japanese American incarcerated during WWII with over 120,000 others based on their Japanese ancestry. Additional Information: Building access ADA compliant.

Biennial Program Reception Talk Opening

Passport Event. 5pm Members Opening Reception. 6pm Curator Talk

Thursday September 19, 2024

Reception Opening

Opening reception for Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem – Notations in Blue. These images, many printed for the first time, aim to capture the intricacies of the Black experience. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome. Narrated tours offered in English and ASL, as well as a number of other languages.

Reception Talk Opening

Miller Gallery will be having an opening reception introducing fine art photographer, Kimball Derrick, who will be offering a short talk. Light bites and beverages will be served. Additional Information: Miller Gallery has wheelchair access through both the front door and rear door ramp.