Cherry Street Pier

September 6 - 28th

Opening Reception: September 7th, 5-7pm

Closing Reception: September 27th, 7-9pm

Gravy Studio and Eddi Jones Projects present the 20/20 Photo Festival Call for Entry show centered around a technology theme titled Before, During, After. Curated by photographer and curator Travis Flack, the exhibit explores how experience is shaped by technology, and the particular ways in which tools, old and new, reflect the personal nature of image-making as a form of self expression. The show brings together a wide range of perspectives on old and new photographic technologies from emerging and established photographers from Philadelphia and beyond including Lucy Briggs, Jeff Brown, Eric DeJesus, Aimie Dukes, Julianna Foster, Stephanie Grant, Monica Hamilton, Kei Ito, Allan Kobernick, Garvin Kelly, Ariana Sanchez, Stephanie Schwiederek, Gordon Stillman, Joan Tortorici Ruppert, Ashima Yadava.

Cherry Street Pier
September 6 - September 28th

Artist Talk: September 7th, 4-5pm

What is TECHNOLOGY to a contemporary image maker? Members of TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image expound upon this year's theme, taking it to familiar places and heights unforeseen. TILT Institute supports contemporary photographers and image makers of every level by fostering a space to learn, network, create, and engage in socially conscious dialogue through exhibitions, fine art printing, free programs, artist residencies and youth education.

Cherry Street Pier
September 6th - September 30th

Termite TV Collective’s Places of Power project uses the tools of augmented/virtual reality, photogrammetry and 360 panoramic prints to amplify the stories of underrepresented communities. In this exhibit, artists Anula Shetty and Michael Kuetemeyer present selected works co-created with community groups. “Villa Africana Colobó Garden” in collaboration with Norris Square Neighborhood Project and “Echoes from the Conch Shell” in collaboration with Reichhold Center/University of the Virgin Islands.

Cherry Street Pier

September 6 - 28
Opening Reception: September 6, 5pm
Creative Collage with GrioXArts - The Blues, Saturday, September 14, 12-3pm

A hand embroidery, photography, and video project that documents and honors Al B Blue (he, his, him), a Blues musician from the Camden-Philadelphia area. Photographic and video works will map Al B Blue's history and navigation as a Blues musician who is currently active at age 84. Featuring a live performance by Al B Blue and visual art by Duwenavue Santé Johnson, Joseph Carrillo, and Kara Mshinda.

Cherry Street Pier
September 7 - 27th

An exhibition by local artist, designer, and author Dan Marcolina features 35 years of experience in digital image creation, where he reimagines his original photographs using AI and digital techniques to create new and unique visual forms, including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Interactive prints and greeting cards will also be available for purchase during the festival. Private tours are also available at Marcolina’s studio in Ambler, PA.

Unique Photo
28 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

September 6th - November 22nd
Opening First Friday September 6th, 5 - 8pm

Unique Photo is happy to present "Abandon Today" by Justin Curtis and Bart Lentini which explores the artists’ shared interest in URBEX which brought their paths together in 2016. Their first trip to photograph Rockland State Hospital in New York was the beginning of a fun and exciting adventure. Eight years, thousands of miles, and hundreds of stories later, they present this collection of images representing the forgotten and remembering the present.

The Space Art Gallery
749 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, 19147

September 4 - November 4
Opening Reception: September 4, 5:00pm

Blankenhorn is the still photographer on some of the most iconic television shows in America - Sex and the City, The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Succession and Only Murders in the Building - and is an expert in capturing dramatic moments. This is his inaugural show of his personal work, turning everyday moments on the streets of New York into screen-worthy images.

The Halide Project
1627 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129

September 6 – October 20; Opening Reception: September 6, 5:00pm

The Art of Terrains: Soil Chromatography Portraits Workshop on Sunday, September 8th, 10am - 5pm

Exploring the foundational science that underpins photography, Bridget Conn, Gül Cevikoglu, and Lexy Xiao utilize experimental methods to create works that challenge the definition of the medium.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

July 27 – December 30

This exhibition brings together a diverse group of people and places to explore the relationship between the photographer and the sitter. In a collection of 80 pieces, it explores the intimacy and the immediacy of mutual trust between the artist and the subject.

Image Credit: Call and I Follow, Let Me Die, 1867 (negative), Julia Margaret Cameron, Carbon print, Image and sheet: 13 11/16 × 10 1/2 inches (34.8 × 26.7 cm), From the Collection of Dorothy Norman, 1971, 1971-5-6. Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image
1400 North American Street, Suite 103

September 12 – December 28; Opening Reception: September 12, 6:00pm

A group of formerly incarcerated artists shares their stories and considers the role of art and photography within the US penal system as it relates to themes of surveillance, portraiture (i.e., mug shots), and vernacular photography in visiting rooms. Photo and video artist Larry Cook, whose work speaks to representation of Black communities and culture, leads a project team that provides the artists with professional support and peer-to-peer mentorship. Scholar Dr. Melanee Harvey serves as curator, bringing academic expertise in carceral activism and image making.

Da Vinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine Street Philadelphia PA 19147

September 21, 1:00pm

What can art teach us about ourselves and how may we cultivate change through art-making? Learn about the basics of cyanotype printmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique prints using everyday materials. All levels are welcome.

InLiquid Gallery
1400 N American Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122

September 5 – October 12
Opening Reception: September 12, 6 - 9pm. RSVP Link
Closing Reception: October 10, 6-9pm. RSVP Link

Part of the 20/20 Photo Festival, Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia offers an intricate exploration of the city through the perspectives of three distinguished photographers: Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. Each artist presents a unique narrative, revealing the multifaceted essence of Philadelphia—its complexities, hidden depths, and evolving character over time.

Paradigm Gallery + Studio
12 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

October 4 – October 27; Opening Reception: October 4, 6:00-8:00pm

In "A Race of Angels," Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African American families, capturing a longing for lost photographs, missing heirlooms, and vanished archives. Using a blend of traditional portraiture, found photographs, paint, paper, pencils, and digital manipulation, Theodore creates archetypes representing hypothetical family members, spiritual guardians, and ancestors. These boldly crafted archetypes inhabit an imagined macro-family album, offering a unique perspective on portraiture, connection, and community.

Diffused Reality Gallery
300 Brookside Ave Ambler, PA, Building 18 Basement

November 12 - December 31

In this one of a kind show you will see the results of Dan Marcolina's unique Artificial Intelligence workflow, transforming his original photographs using AI and manual digital processes into a new form of imagery never before possible. The experience is punctuated with immersive interactive moments using Augmented Reality and Virtual reality. Private Tours Available.

Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118

August 3 – October 27; Opening Reception: September 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm

This exhibition presents the work of the prizewinners of the 2024 International Photography Competition, organized annually by Photo Review, a critical journal of national scope and international readership. This year’s Photo Review International Photography Competition will be juried by Joel Smith, the Richard L. Menschel Curator and Department Head in Photography at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York.

Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118

August 3, 2024 – January 5, 2025; Opening Reception: September 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm

The work of the Philadelphia-born photographer and activist Harvey Finkle offers an intimate view of the hardships, sacrifices, and joys experienced by members of the diverse communities and political movements he has engaged with over the course of his career. In the Moment explores photography’s ability to interrogate social inequities, arouse empathy, and inspire political action. Guest-curated by Antongiulio Sorgini, categorical groupings take us through Finkle's journey, chronicling the stories that shape our collective consciousness.

Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania
118 S. 36th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Now - December 1, 2024

This presentation marks the first U.S. solo museum exhibition dedicated to Joanna Piotrowska (b. 1985), a Polish artist based in London whose work examines the human condition through performative acts, photography, and film. The exhibition features large-scale, silver gelatin prints of subjects that probe human behavior and the dynamics of domestic relations, exploring intimacy, violence, control, and self-protection with an emphasis on gesture and touch.

Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA 19103

Now - October 1, 2024

Presented in partnership with Science Leadership Academy, Rocketfest brings together public high school students from across Philadelphia for a photography exhibit next to the Field Teen Center on the ground floor of Parkway Central.

Box Spring Gallery

September 3-29th

Opening Reception: September 12, 6-9pm

GHOSTS considers the curious in context with photographs by Ed Snyder and Carla Vaughan. The exhibition provides both captured fleeting moments that direct us to question, and unknown stories packed tight in precise symbols meant to last. Even if the tales behind mysterious silhouettes and gravestones are forgotten, there are markers to remind us there were some. If only ghosts could talk!