Featured image by Todd Hido, who will present a Photography Collections Talk and Book Signing at the Central Library on February 8th. Presented by The Camera Store with support from Leica.
Our festival calendar is full of artist talks, workshops, and exhibition openings that promise to inspire, educate, and connect!
Join the artists of MUSE 2025 at Day Club, a café-style experience at Studio 122. Connect with the artists and friends as you sit among the photos in a relaxed and creative environment.
Join us for the in celebration of “Nothing in Common but the Camera”! Hosted by the artists, who will each will give a brief overview of their work and take questions from the audience.
Idle Eyes Collective presents Bleeding Hearts, a Valentine's Day group photography show featuring the work of Idle Eyes' photographers.
The opening night of Brayden Kowalczuk and David Christensen’s month-long residency at Sparrow Artspace will feature striking photographs, lively conversation, and maybe a debate or two. Please join us.
Join us at Walter Phillips Gallery this Thursday, February 13th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Opening Reception for our upcoming exhibition, 'Facing Photographs.'
cSPACE Marda Loop is thrilled to partner once again with the Exposure Photography Festival to celebrate the vibrant photographic talent in Alberta and beyond. Our gallery spaces will host an exciting lineup of exhibitors. Join us for our annual “I Heart Arts” Showcase Event to meet the artists and enjoy their work alongside French themed cocktails and live jazz!
The Stock Homo opening reception will feature food, drinks (non-alcoholic) and a colourful cake that reads "It's a Great Day to be Gay!"
Artist Han Sungpil will be in attendance.
The exhibition will feature new works by Vikky Alexander who will present a new large format vinyl photomural in our Promenade gallery: Geoffrey James will present works from his new book Canadian Photographs. The book will be available for purchase. Han Sungpil will present new works from his Frozen Fire series including his latest photographs of the Jasper forest fire.
Artist in attendance. It began with a rose in the snow.
The opening party for the 2025 InFocus Photo Exhibit. Guests can enjoy the photography show with a glass of wine, and stay for the Curator talk and awards presentation that will take place at 7:30pm.
Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and connection! Explore the galleries, sip on thoughtfully curated beverages, and take part in a free drop-in art-making session in the Atrium from 5–8 PM, inspired by our current exhibitions. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
You are welcome to the opening reception of What We See: Presented by Neat Film Lab & Royce Howland Print Studio - a curated collection of 14 remarkable analog photographs.
An early opportunity to view the show photos and to meet the contributing artists.
Artist Talk by Gerry Dotto for the opening reception of his solo exhibition 'The Problem With Perception'.
Walter Phillips Gallery is pleased to present an artist talk by Karen Zalamea, recipient of the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2025.
Danny Luong & Louie Villanueva will discuss their journeys in photography, finding balance in creative, emotional, and financial stability. They’ll explore “the space in between” projects, transitions, and the evolving nature of artistic purpose.
Kristine Zingeler will talk about her practice and her experiences doing research and residencies at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.
Photographer Angela Boehm discusses her photobook “Minus 30”, capturing Saskatchewan snowstorms at -30°C. Learn about her creative process, publishing challenges, and collaboration with writers, designers, and printers to bring her vision to life.
Stasia Schmidt, Exposure’s Emerging Photographer of the Year 2024, will reflect on her solo exhibition: Ephemerality. Presented with support from Leica and Contemporary Calgary.
Join artist Kyler Zeleny as he discusses his latest book – Bury Me in the Back Forty, the final chapter of his prairie trilogy. Through photos, objects, and folklore, Bury Me reimagines the narrative of the quickly fading small-town.
Han Sungpil, is an internationally celebrated artist who explores environmental issues using photography, video and through the creation of large outdoor installations.
Join us for a captivating presentation by one of today's most acclaimed photographers, Todd Hido! Hido’s presentation will reflect on his extensive body of awards-winning work and be followed by a book signing. Presented by The Camera Store, with support from Leica.
Artist talk with Vivek Shraya in conjunction with "Niche" at Contemporary Calgary.
Join photographer Sherry Penner for an artist talk. She'll be sharing stories from the Fabulous @40+ Project along with details of her current project, Black and White; Where Light Meets Shadow.
Blending intentional camera movement (ICM) and digital pinhole photography, Wenda Salomons creates dynamic work, exploring movement and light within nature. Join her for a conversation about her process and photography for her exhibit "Flora".
A self portrait workshop presented by Stasia Schmidt & Leica Camera USA. Open to all women and non-binary artists of all ages. You are invited to play in a space of self-reclamation, away from the male gaze. Led by Stasia Schmidt – Exposure’s Emerging Photographer of the Year and Leica Women Foto Project Awardee, 2024.
Step into a theatrical mise-en-scène and become part of a living artwork. Join artist Milo Dlouhy for a 30-minute portrait session in an elegant but strange gallery setting. $275 includes one art photograph. Book your session at grenouille-kralik.com.
This one-day carbon printing workshop covers UV exposure and developing monochrome prints using this historical process. Participants will produce two stunning prints while learning foundational skills. $150, max 4 participants.
Whether you’re new to the world of flash photography or you’d like to brush up on your studio skills, this one-day hands-on intensive workshop will give you the technical & creative knowledge you need to master the art of shooting with strobe lights
Join Brayden Kowalczuk for a full-day workshop on large format photography. Learn techniques for photographing strangers and creating compelling images. Use an 8x10 camera, expose your own negatives, and receive scans. Limited to 8 spots. $105.
