FotoFocus Center
In May of 2026, FotoFocus will open a brand new 14,700 square foot arts center designed to house photographic exhibitions and year-round programs. The FotoFocus Center expands the organizational mission, while reaffirming FotoFocus as a staple of Greater Cincinnati and the larger photographic and lens-based arts community.
The new FotoFocus Center is designed by local architecture studio JOSE GARCIA DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION and located in Mount Auburn, within the historic district of Over-The-Rhine.
FotoFocus Center. Photo by J. Miles Wolf
FotoFocus Center. Photo by J. Miles Wolf
FotoFocus Center. Photo by J. Miles Wolf
FotoFocus Center. Photo by J. Miles Wolf
Hours and Location
The FotoFocus Center is open Thursday and Friday 11am–6pm, and Saturday 11am–5pm, excluding holidays. The FotoFocus Center may be closed between exhibitions for installation. Please confirm current open hours on the website.
The FotoFocus Center is located at 228 East Liberty Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, on the corner of Liberty and Sycamore Streets.
FAQ
Free and pay-to-park street parking is available on surrounding streets. Parking garages and lots are conveniently located within walking distance, including the Ziegler Park Garage at 1322 Sycamore Street.
Exhibitions and related programs at the FotoFocus Center are free and open to the public.
The FotoFocus Center is open Thursday and Friday 11am–6pm, and Saturday 11am–5pm, excluding holidays. The FotoFocus Center may be closed between exhibitions for installation. Please confirm current open hours on the website.
Complimentary lockers are located on the first floor.
Food is not available on-site at the FotoFocus Center; however, there are several local restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.
Outside food and drink are not permitted, except personal water bottles. Drinking fountains are located near the restrooms on both levels. Please do not eat or drink in the galleries.
Audio tours of exhibitions and the building are available for free through Bloomberg Connects. Download the application from Apple App Store or Google Play Store and bring headphones for audio guide content.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible through the “FotoFocus Guest” network.
Multi-stall, gendered restrooms are available on the first floor next to the elevator. First floor restrooms are ADA accessible with power assist doors. Single occupancy, universal restrooms are ADA accessible and located on the second floor.
The FotoFocus Center entrance is ADA accessible, with power assist doors at the main entrance and first-floor restrooms. The lobby elevator is available to access the second floor gallery.
For more information about accessibility accommodations, special resources, or to request accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please email info@fotofocus.org prior to your visit.
FotoFocus is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. During your visit, please follow instructions from FotoFocus staff, and note there is a zero-tolerance policy for individuals who engage in verbally abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening statements or behavior. Conduct that poses any risk to the health or safety of other visitors and staff, or any risk to the artworks, or the building, is prohibited.
Visitors may not engage in disruptive conduct that interferes with or detracts from the experience of other visitors. In this spirit, running, rough play, and distracting behavior such as the unauthorized playing of music and video; unauthorized performances; the use of sound amplification and noisemakers (except for assistive-listening devices); and charitable solicitations, leafleting, signature gathering, picketing, and press conferences by visitors are prohibited, as is any other activity deemed inappropriate at the discretion of the staff.
Still photography for noncommercial, personal use is permitted, unless otherwise noted in the galleries. Flash photography is not permitted in any area of the FotoFocus Center. The use of tripods and camera extension poles is prohibited. Photographers and subjects must stand at least 3 feet away from artwork at all times. Do not touch artwork.
Yes, service animals are welcome.