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2021 Filter Photo FestivalSeptember 22 - 26
Filter Photo is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Filter Photo Festival. This five-day event celebrates the vibrant art community in Chicago through photography-inspired programming. Photography curators, collectors, and critics from across the country will conduct over # portfolio reviews with aspiring artists and photographers. The Festival will also host a variety of photography workshops exploring topics like creative production, professional practices, and career development. Additionally, the Festival will feature a series of daily artist talks, including photographer Ken Gonzales-Day as the featured evening speaker. Supplemental programming includes Roaming Reviews and Community Exchange, which will serve as opportunities for Festival-goers to casually share work and connect with peers. Finally, there will be a special reception for two juried exhibitions featuring nearly 50 artists at Filter Space gallery. Portfolio reviews and workshops are paid events that require advanced registration. All other programming is free and open to the public—see the full line-up of free events in the schedule below.
The 2021 Filter Photo Festival will be a mix of in-person and online programming, with the majority of in-person programming taking place at the 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Chicago. Additional programming will occur at several partner organizations and institutions throughout the city. All in- person events will be conducted in accordance with current city and state guidelines in effect in September. Masks will be required at all indoor events.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
21c Museum Hotel Chicago, 55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States