BREAKING OUT
Youth Online Exhibit
Call for Entries. Submit now!
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Photoworks was launched nearly 50 years ago and over time it has grown to meet the needs of the community, providing a venue and programs for artists. Photoworks remains a unique resource for photographers of all levels – an arts community in the best sense of the word.
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Photo Slam 2022!
Sunday, June 26th
Photoworks Slam returns June 26, 2022, in person at MetroBar DC! Hosted by national poetry slam winner Regie Cabico and presented in cooperation with Focus on the Story, the Slam offers photographers the opportunity to vie for an exhibition in the Photoworks 2023 Gallery. Submit your work today at SmarterEntry.com Deadline for submissions is midnight June 20th. Top 3 winners and the audience winner will hold an exhibit of their winning images in the Photoworks Gallery. Anyone is eligible to enter! Enter now while space is available.
BREAKING OUT
Youth Call for Entries! Submit by 7/2/22!
Online Exhibition
Photoworks Gallery is proud to present our 9th Annual Juried Competition and Exhibition for Young Photographers. Anyone under 18 can submit work.
BREAKING OUT call for entries encourages students to submit their work and perspectives. We have all endured two years of fear and isolation and this spring we are BREAKING OUT! Show us how you see it. Submit by July 2nd.
Current Exhibit
Shelby Swann & Kristian Whipple
Photo Slam 2021 Winners
Exhibit
May 27- July 5
Zoom artist talk
Wed. June 1, 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87950763804
In Person Reception
Sat. June 4, 4-6pm
Evening Fundraiser Gala
Thursday, May 19th, 7-10pm
Raffle Prints and Silent Auction Items are still available for purchase!
Get back in Focus with Photoworks this Spring at our annual Evening Fundraiser Gala!
After 2 years of virtual connections, we are excited to have a big in-person celebration featuring the following:
- Our Classic Photo Raffle and Silent Auction
-Portrait Station
-Live Music
-And Carousel Rides from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Classes and Camps have arrived!
Spring and Summer 2022
Register Now! View our full list of classes.
This Spring and Summer we are offering a variety of classes. We offer in person, online, and offsite (field trip based) classes.
And don't forget about Kid's and Teen's Summer Camps!
Coffee & Critique
with Karen Keating
at the Photoworks Studio
Join us for a photo jam session to view and discuss your images. Minimum age 16.
Sunday: 10am-noon
Summer/Fall Dates:
June 12
July 17
Off August
Sept 11
Oct 16
Nov 13
Dec 11
A B O U T P H O T O W O R K S
Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an intimate learning environment, and outstanding faculty are the ingredients for creative growth.