It’s that time of the year: The InFocus Photo Exhibit submission window is officially open!
Enter your photos today for our 11th annual photo exhibit and sale.
We are looking for outstanding contemporary photography by emerging and professional photographers from around the world.
Show us what you’ve got!
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Exhibition: February – April 2025
Theme: Light & Shadow
We are excited to announce the InFocus Photo Exhibit 2025 theme: “Light & Shadow”
This is an open call for photography submissions for our 11th annual exhibition. This exhibit will explore the captivating interplay between light and shadow, showcasing the dramatic contrasts, subtle nuances, and evocative moods they create.
Submission Guidelines:
- Theme: Your submissions should creatively interpret the theme of “Light & Shadow.” We welcome a wide range of styles and approaches, from stark contrasts to delicate gradients, from natural light to artificial sources, and from realistic to abstract compositions.
- Eligibility: This call is open to photographers of all levels and from anywhere around the world. We encourage diversity and are excited to see various perspectives and interpretations of the theme.
- Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Selection Process: Submissions will be reviewed by our distinguished curator Alexis Marie Chute. Selected photographers will be notified by two weeks following the submission deadline.
- Exhibition Details: The exhibition will be held at Wild Skies Art Gallery and the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery during the months of February, March, and April 2025 with an opening party in February.
- Additional Information: For any questions or additional information, please contact us at infocus@alexismariechute.com.
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Exhibition: February – April 2025
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InFocus Photo 2024 Exhibitions were Showstoppers!
Thank you for celebrating our 10th anniversary!
Exhibit Title: “Identity Ether”
Venue: Art Gallery of Alberta Community Gallery
Address: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1
Hours: Wednesday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday—Sunday 11am-5pm
Exhibit Dates: January 27 – March 31, 2024
Admission: Free to the community gallery. Admission fee required for the rest of the gallery.
Description: “Identity Ether” invites viewers on a contemplative journey through the complex interplay between self-discovery and self-definition. The showcased photographs delve into nuanced realms of identity where Self is explored through the tapestry of cultural and societal ideologies, career, creativity, death, and the psyche. The photographs, many of which are self-portraits, aim to capture the intangible, abstract, and metaphysical though the physical subject of body. Each image serves as a visual narrative, encouraging introspection on the diverse and interconnected layers that form an individual’s sense of self. This exhibition sparks dialogue and serves as a thought-provoking investigation of the multifaceted influences on who we choose to be.
Photographers: Saeed Abdollahi, Dani Dimon, Gerry Dotto, Aidan Guerra, Natasha Kravchenko, Yashoda Latkar, Francesco Lepre, Angela Mickle, Quintavius Oliver, Vanessa Tignanelli, and Courtney Townsend.
Exhibit Title: “Visions of Grandeur: Lands Worth Saving”
Venue: Wild Skies Art Gallery
Address: Wild Skies Art Gallery, Second floor of the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, 4236 36th Street East, Edmonton International Airport, T9E 0V4, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hours: 24/7
Exhibit Dates: January 29 – April 26, 2024
Admission: Free, parking fee
Description: “Visions of Grandeur” is an awe-inspiring photo exhibit that transports viewers into the dramatic settings of untouched landscapes. Each image captures the brilliance of nature’s majesty, from towering mountain ranges to coastlines and riverbanks, from summer greens to winter whites. This exhibition serves as both a celebration of the Earth’s remarkable creative beauty and a poignant call to action, urging us all to appreciate and protect these invaluable landscapes for future generations.
Photographers: Jack Blair, Ben Conley, Shahriar Dabiri, Al Dixon, Nicola Eddy, Aidan Guerra, Nozomi Kamei, Francesco Lepre, Theresa Muth, Louis Ouimet, Rob Pohl, Jennifer Ribout, and Robyn Shortt.
Exhibit Title: “Ingrained in Time”
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: January 25 – April 19, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: “Ingrained in Time” embraces old processes, film grain, and a classic style of personal photographic documentation. From the casual snapshot to urban scenes, travel, and social reportage, this collection of images is perfect for the retro photo lover. Experience the beauty of images that shrug off many of the ideals of the digital age, such as pin sharp detail, and reject the Instagram aesthetic in favor of visual nostalgia.
Photographers: Kathy Beamer, Stephen Chan, Ben Conley, Aidan Guerra, Bohdan Hrynyshyn, Joe Peck, Arturo Pianzola, Asha Rock, Marie-Claire Shanahan, Stephen Wreakes, Qingan Zhang.
Exhibit Title: “Of Land, Sky, and Sea”
Venue: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery
Address: 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, AB
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm
Exhibit Dates: January 25 – April 19, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: Get in touch with your wild side in this picturesque group exhibition which brings nature’s creatures up-close. They fly, scamper, swim, and tromp. The photographers in “Of Land, Sky, and Sea,” turn their lenses on sights most often enjoyed outside of urban settings.
Photographers: Roy Babiuk, Nicola Eddy, Suzanne Guay, Paul Horsley, Mary Hughes, Berkley Johnson, Francesco Lepre, Louis Ouimet, Catherine Page, Courtney Townsend, Qingan Zhang.
Exhibit Title: “Flourishing Forms: The Mysterious Personality of Plants”
Venue: Calder Library Gallery, Edmonton Public Library
Address: 12710-131 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2Z6
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm
Exhibit Dates: February 2 – 29, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: The “Flourishing Forms” exhibit turns a macro lens on the natural world. Delicate flora and fauna are preserved in beautiful photographs that skillfully convey the character of each botanical subject. From the graceful curves of delicate petals to the rhythmic repetition of leaves, every image tells a story of resilience and adaptability. The world of plants is presented in mesmerizing detail and touches on the fragile interconnectedness of all living things.
Photographers: Shannon Erickson, Bohdan Hrynyshyn, Theresa Muth, Louis Ouimet, Jennifer Ribout, Robyn Shortt.
Exhibit Title: “Urban Empire”
Venue: Calder Library Gallery, Edmonton Public Library
Address: 12710-131 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2Z6
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm
Exhibit Dates: February 2 – 29, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: “Urban Empire” presents the fanciful, almost organic lifeforms of manmade structures set in unexpected scenes. Through patterns and shapes, and a narrow colour palette of blues and whites, we can see the magical nature of human ingenuity.
Photographers: Emogene, Steve Ricketts, Brian Searwar, Zezhou Shen.
Exhibit Title: “Colour-Pop: Bold and Surprising”
Venue: Stony Plain Town Office
Address: 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Exhibit Dates: February 2024
Admission: Free
Description: “Colour Pop” explores the colour spectrum presented in unexpected thematic combinations. Each photograph in this collection is a visual explosion in a bold palette utilizing the language of colour to communicate and evoke emotion. The exhibition depicts the playful, joyous, limitless possibilities of colour. The photographers invite viewers to embrace the extraordinary spectrum of life seen through their camera lenses. From neon fashion photography to nature’s breathtaking hues, from food to fantasy, “Colour Pop” celebrates the distinctive and surprising power of color.
Photographers: Emogene, Heather Fryer, Leia Guo, Paul Horsley, Dan Lavery, Xiaohan Lu, Catherine Page, Steve Ricketts, Bob Royer, Mark Seabrook, Brian Searwar, Robyn Shortt.
Exhibit Title: “Colour-Pop: Bold and Surprising”
Venue: Sturgeon Heights School
Address: 50 Hogan Road, St. Albert
Exhibit Dates: March 2024
Admission: Exhibit only open to school population
Description: “Colour Pop” explores the colour spectrum presented in unexpected thematic combinations. Each photograph in this collection is a visual explosion in a bold palette utilizing the language of colour to communicate and evoke emotion. The exhibition depicts the playful, joyous, limitless possibilities of colour. The photographers invite viewers to embrace the extraordinary spectrum of life seen through their camera lenses. From neon fashion photography to nature’s breathtaking hues, from food to fantasy, “Colour Pop” celebrates the distinctive and surprising power of color.
Photographers: Emogene, Heather Fryer, Leia Guo, Paul Horsley, Dan Lavery, Xiaohan Lu, Catherine Page, Steve Ricketts, Bob Royer, Mark Seabrook, Brian Searwar, Robyn Shortt.
Exhibit Title: “Colour-Pop: Bold and Surprising”
Venue: Edmonton City Hall
Address: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – April 29, 2024
Admission: Free
Description: “Colour Pop” explores the colour spectrum presented in unexpected thematic combinations. Each photograph in this collection is a visual explosion in a bold palette utilizing the language of colour to communicate and evoke emotion. The exhibition depicts the playful, joyous, limitless possibilities of colour. The photographers invite viewers to embrace the extraordinary spectrum of life seen through their camera lenses. From neon fashion photography to nature’s breathtaking hues, from food to fantasy, “Colour Pop” celebrates the distinctive and surprising power of color.
Photographers: Emogene, Heather Fryer, Leia Guo, Paul Horsley, Dan Lavery, Xiaohan Lu, Catherine Page, Steve Ricketts, Bob Royer, Mark Seabrook, Brian Searwar, Robyn Shortt.
Exhibit Title: “My Work’s Life”
Venue: 4th Street Promenade Alley of Light, The Works International Visual Arts Society and The Places Art & Design in Public Places
Address: 10129-104 Street NW, Edmonton, South-facing wall of the Armstrong Block Building
Hours: 24/7
Exhibit Dates: February 1 – April 30, 2024
Admission: Free
Description:
The artist Vanessa Tignanelli confronts the criticism that documentary photography is not an art form, by painting on photographs selected from her portfolio. Adding subtle texture to bring the images to life, she encourages the viewer to observe and consider these moments that she has borne witness to. They are far more than the digital images we see moving quickly past our screens. A story takes a thousand hours to create, yet exists only a day online in its oversaturated platform. Its impact remains alive forever in her. If the goal was to rehumanize these people’s stories, she does so once again by bringing them into existence off-screen and as a tangible piece of art.
Photographer:
Solo exhibition by Vanessa Tignanelli
Exhibit Title: “Comm-UNITY Polaroids”
Venue: Rice Howard Wall Alley of Light, The Works International Visual Arts Society and The Places Art & Design in Public Places
Address: 10013-101A Avenue, Edmonton, East-facing wall of the Craft Beer Market Building
Hours: Outdoors, 24/7
Exhibit Dates: February 1 – April 30, 2024
Admission: FREE
Description:
“CommUNITY: Physically Distanced, Socially Inseparable” is a powerful photo-art project by Canadian artist Alexis Marie Chute, a testament to love and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using her vintage Polaroid camera, from 2020 to 2022, Alexis captured and transformed images of her local community. Through drawing, painting, and mixed-media, including nail polish, she expressed the importance of connection and care, even when physically apart. It was her way of spending time with the people she cared about.
In 2021, the project expanded globally as Alexis invited friends, colleagues, and family worldwide to contribute their photographs. Using digital darkroom technology, she processed these images into physical Polaroid prints. With each artwork, Alexis opens a window into the shared experiences of her socially distanced community, illustrating creativity’s power to bridge distances and foster togetherness.
The “CommUNITY” collection features 283 Polaroid artworks and encapsulates the spirit of unity and resilience during unprecedented times.
Photographer:
Solo exhibition by Alexis Marie Chute
Mark your Calendars! InFocus Photo 2024 Events
Save your seat! Registration required for some events.
InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards – Opening Party & Award Presentation
- Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
- Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
- Location: Art Gallery of Alberta Community Gallery, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2C1
- Admission: Free to the community gallery
- Description:
Join us for the 10th InFocus Photo Exhibit in Edmonton! Explore exhibits, hear from Curator Alexis Marie Chute, congratulate award winners, and savor complimentary coffee and cake at the Art Gallery of Alberta Community Gallery. All are welcome!
InFocus Photo Exhibit: Photographer Social
- Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
- Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
- Location: Wild Skies Art Gallery, Second floor of the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, 4236 36th Street East, Edmonton International Airport, T9E 0V4, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Admission: $45
- Event registration includes 1 beverage, 1 dessert, social festivities
- Register online
- Parking: Park at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, not the Edmonton International Airport. Take a parking ticket and bring it to the event. Guests will have the opportunity to have their parking tickets validated at the front desk.
- Description:
Join photographers and pros at our networking event! Sip and savor from Halo Restaurant at Wild Skies Art Gallery, surrounded by the InFocus Photo Exhibit. Break the ice, make connections, and find your next collaborator!
InFocus Photo Open House
- Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Time: 10am-12noon
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
- Admission: Free
- Snacks: Red Brick Common Preserves
- Description:
You’ll discover two great InFocus Photo Exhibits at the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery in Stony Plain. The gallery is a hidden gem in Alberta. Bring a friend and enjoy photography while sampling delicious locally made treats.
InFocus Photo Portfolio Reviews
- Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain, Alberta
- Admission: Portfolio reviews require pre-booking
- Description:
Refine your photography skills with expert portfolio reviews. Meet with experts in the photography world, elevate your art, unleash creativity, and make every shot count. Book your session now and stand out in the world of photography.
POSTPONED – InFocus Photo Slow Art Day
- Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Location: Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery, 5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
- Admission: $20. Register by emailing: artgallery@redbrickcommon.ca
- Description:
Art has the capacity to heal, inspire, and awaken us. Be welcomed into the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery and introduced to the InFocus Photo Exhibit artwork by Curator and healing-art visionary Alexis Marie Chute.
Be guided in long-durational art appreciation mindfulness and meditation exercises. Choose a photo in the exhibit to gaze at for the international “Slow Art Day” and be surprised at the results!
Visit with fellow guests over warm snacks and specialty drinks before engaging in a yoga session in the gallery amidst the inspiring photography. (Don’t forget your yoga mat! If you don’t own one, please let our organizer Alexis know: artgallery@redbrickcommon.ca)
The afternoon will fill your emotional and creative reservoir and you will leave the gallery feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the week ahead.
InFocus Photo Retrospective Coffee Table Book
Explore the 10 Year Journey of InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards in this Gorgeous New Book
Moments in Focus
A Decade of Visual Storytelling
A Decennial Retrospective of InFocus Photo Exhibit
Publication Date: February 20, 2024
Pages: 180 glossy, full-color pages
Price: $65 CAN
Format: 10″ X 10″ Coffee Table Book, Hardcover with Dustjacket, Print Book (E-Book coming soon)
Print ISBN: 978-0-9950788-7-1
E-Book ISBN: 978-0-9950788-8-8
Publisher: Wild Skies Press
Author: Alexis Marie Chute, InFocus Curator
Book Description:
Explore the visual journey of InFocus Photo Exhibit and Awards.
This inspiring book chronicles the founding of an important up-and-coming international exhibition, accompanied by many of the thought-provoking images that have been its hallmark throughout the years.
Co-Founder and Curator Alexis Marie Chute shares behind-the-scenes stories. Alongside insightful photographer interviews, Chute reveals the challenges of launching an annual exhibit, securing gallery space, and the hard work required to keep it all going amidst the global pandemic.
This decennial retrospective illuminates the vital creative power of photography, honoring the varied perspectives and compelling artistry of emerging and professional InFocus photographers.
Discover the evolution of InFocus Photo and the vision that fueled its growth. From its humble beginnings as a weekend-long show to its transformation into a global platform for cutting-edge contemporary photography.