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Empower visual storytelling.

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FotoFest uses PayPal to accept donations. If you prefer to pay by check or have questions, please contact Marianne Stavenhagen at 713-223-5522, ext. 19.

Your gift is tax-deductible as per your local regulations, as FotoFest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. We will email you a donation receipt.

Biennials

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The two-month citywide festival of photography and new media art is attended by 200,000+ people from over 40 countries.

Classroom Education

Biennial 2024 – ltp – Yates-High-School_Mark-Menjivar_20231025 – asaeda badat

The Learning Program's curriculum operates annually in seven school districts, impacting 30–35 classrooms and 1,500 students.

Exhibitions

biennial 2024 – critical geography – binh danh installation – ryan hawk

Internationally acclaimed photographic exhibitions and public programs known for their quality and introduction of new talent.

Portfolio Reviews

Biennial 2024 – meeting place portfolio review – 03-11-24 – Tere Garcia

Multi-day program for 300–400 photographic artists presenting work to 150+ leaders in the photography industry.

Image Credits
(1) Literacy Through Photography activity with artist Mark Menjívar, 2024. Jack Yates High School. Photo: Asaeda Badat
(2) Biennial 2024 opening night party, 2024. Silver Street Studios. Photo: Melissa Taylor. 
(3) FotoFest teaching artist in classroom with artist Mark Menjívar, 2024. Jack Yates High School. Photo: Asaeda Badat
(4) Binh Danh, Installation view of the series All I asking for is my body, 2024. Daguerreotype on silver platter. Courtesy of the artist. 
(5) Meeting Place Portfolio Reviews, 2024. The Hangar, Silver Street Studios. Photo: Tere Garcia.