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2019 FotoFocus Symposium: Opening reception for AutoUpdate exhibition at The Carnegie. Photo by Jacob Drabik.

Participate

FotoFocus offers a range of opportunities for artists, venues, and enthusiasts to participate in FotoFocus programming throughout the year. Information on how to participate in FotoFocus Biennials, as well as any opportunities for artist open calls, Insighters, and volunteers, posted below.


2026 FotoFocus Biennial

Venue Application

The Venue Application for the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial is now closed. Applications for the 2028 FotoFocus Biennial will be available in Spring 2027.

Open Calls

Active open calls are included in the community news section of the monthly FotoFocus newsletter. To join our mailing list, click here. Open call exhibitions for the 2026 Biennial will be announced in Summer 2026.


Insighters

The FotoFocus Insighters program is dedicated to providing opportunities for students to experience photography and lens-based art on campus and in the community throughout the school year. Students of all concentrations with an interest in photography are encouraged to register for this free program. Email ninap@fotofocus.org to learn more about how to become an Insighter.


Volunteer

Future opportunities to volunteer with the FotoFocus organization will be posted here once announced.


2028 FotoFocus Biennial

Applications will be available for the 2028 FotoFocus Biennial in the Summer of 2027. If you are an institution, photographer, or lens-based artist who has access to an exhibition space in the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky area that is interested in participating in the 2028 FotoFocus Biennial, please complete this form.