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Vincent Glielmi

A black and white image of a building and broken telephone pole.

An image from the 2024 PhotoMidwest Biennial.

This celebration of modern photography features work by artists from 13 Midwest states, chosen by New York artist and publisher Kris Graves; read Graham Brown's preview here. Related exhibits at ALL include Rashod Taylor's collection “Little Black Boy” (coming Nov. 2 is a workshop with Taylor at 3 p.m. (RSVP) and closing reception from 6-8 p.m.) and the "Flat File Project" including 10 Midwest artists; PhotoMidwest member exhibits include “In Search of Awe,” juried by board member Tim Mulcahy, through Nov. 17 at Overture Center’s Playhouse Gallery; and “For the Love of Light,” through Oct. 31 at the Pyle Center. Find more info on other area photography exhibits, and virtual galleries, at photomidwest.org.

media release: In fall 2024, PhotoMidwest will produce its signature event, the PhotoMidwest Biennial Festival in Madison, Wisconsin. Festival exhibitions occur at various galleries, including the Arts + Literature Laboratory, Overture Center for the Arts, PhotoMidwest Studio, and the Pyle Center on the UW Campus.

The festival’s capstone event is the 13th PhotoMidwest Biennial Juried Exhibition, which showcases photographers from 13 Midwest U.S. states. PhotoMidwest seeks work from photographers living and working in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Sept 17 - Nov 9: Exhibition will be open at the  Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) in downtown Madison.

2024 Juror | Kris Graves (b. 1982, New York, NY) is an artist and publisher based in New York and California. Graves creates artwork that deals with societal problems and aims to use art to inform people about cultural issues. Graves received his BFA in Visual Arts from S.U.N.Y. Purchase College. He has been published and exhibited globally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Getty Institute in Los Angeles, and the National Portrait Gallery in London. Permanent collections include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Getty Institute, Schomburg Center, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

A message from Kris Graves: I am excited to serve as the juror for the PhotoMidwest Biennial Exhibition and eagerly anticipate all the wonderful artist submissions.

The universal language of photography has the power to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and change the world. It is of the utmost importance for artists to carve out their own voice, and this challenge leads to growth.

I eagerly anticipate the diverse range of perspectives and stories that will be showcased. With a keen interest in culture and agency, I look forward to encountering images that not only captivate visually but also resonate deeply with their intended messages.

Festival Weekend, September 27 - 28, 2024

September 27, 2024, Opening Reception at 6-8 p.m. CST.  7:30 pm Kris Graves, juror remarks and awards announcement

Saturday, September 28 Workshop and Lectures

9 - 10:30 am Kris Graves: Professional Practices for Photographers

11 - 12:30 pm Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis - Lecture & Book Signing

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break

1:30-3 pm Deanna Dikeman: Relative Moments - Lecture & Book Signing

3:30-5 pm Kris Graves: Keynote - Lecture & Book Signing

Other exhibits:

In Search of Awe, Juried by Tim Mulcahy.

August 27 - November 17, 2024, Overture Playhouse Gallery. Reception:October 3, 2024, time TBA.  

For the Love of Light, An Exhibition by PhotoMidwest Members

October 1 - 31, 2024,Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St