"Photoville is returning bigger than ever. 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. Once again anchored in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the annual festival has grown into one of the country's largest photography events, drawing in more than one million visitors in 2025 alone."
"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. The once experimental outdoor gallery in Brooklyn has evolved into a citywide showcase of visual storytelling, featuring photographers ranging from students to Pulitzer Prize winners."
"Festival Producer Suchan Vodoor said the milestone anniversary remains grounded in accessibility and community. 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 festival's opening weekend exhibition, Boroughs in Focus, will showcase NYC through the eyes of 25 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. The opening night event launches a free community weekend celebration in Brooklyn Bridge Park's Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, featuring more than 65 exhibitions, family-friendly programming and food vendors from Smorgasborg."
Photoville will hold its 2026 Festival from May 16 to May 30, offering 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, the nonprofit focuses on creating unexpected exhibition opportunities, supporting new directions in photography, and building a global community of photographers. The opening weekend features Boroughs in Focus, selected from open submissions and portraying New York City through 25 photographers. Opening night includes a free community weekend celebration at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza with 65+ exhibitions, family-friendly programming, and food vendors from Smorgasborg.
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