"“We really want everyone to feel welcome at Photoville - whether you've been part of our community for the last 15 years, or you're encountering us for the first time on a stroll through the park. Everyone is invited.”"
"“The nonprofit photography organization announced that the 2026 Photoville Festival will run May 16-30, bringing more than 85 free exhibitions and public programs to parks, plazas and public spaces across all five boroughs.”"
"“Founded in 2011 by Laura Roumanos, Sam Barzilay and Dave Shelley, Photoville began with a mission "to identify, harness and conjure unexpected exhibition opportunities, champion new directions in photography and cultivate ties within an ever-expanding, globe-trotting community of photographers."”"
"“This year's festival will open with "Boroughs in Focus " on May 16 - a showcase selected from open submissions depicting the five boroughs through the lens of 25 photographers.”"
Photoville will hold its 2026 festival from May 16 to May 30, featuring more than 85 free exhibitions and public programs across parks, plazas, and public spaces in all five boroughs. The festival remains anchored in Brooklyn Bridge Park and has grown into one of the country’s largest photography events, drawing more than one million visitors in 2025. Founded in 2011, Photoville focuses on creating unexpected exhibition opportunities, supporting new directions in photography, and building connections within a global photographer community. The festival includes photographers ranging from students to Pulitzer Prize winners. The opening will feature “Boroughs in Focus,” selected from open submissions by 25 photographers, and an opening-night community weekend in Emily Warren Roebling Plaza with family-friendly programming and food vendors.
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