ALL Flat File Project

This celebration of modern photography features work by artists from 13 Midwest states, chosen by New York artist and publisher Kris Graves, who on “Festival Weekend,” Sept. 27-28, will give a welcome and talk during the opening reception (6-8 p.m., Sept. 27), lead a workshop (9 a.m., Sept. 28) and give the keynote talk (3:30 p.m., Sept. 28). Read Graham Brown's preview here. Related exhibits at ALL include Rashod Taylor's collection "Little Black Boy" 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 (reception is 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3); and “For the Love of Light,” Oct. 1-31 at the Pyle Center. Find more info on other area photography exhibits, and virtual galleries, at photomidwest.org.

media release: Arts + Literature Laboratory, PhotoMidwest, and FlakPhoto Projects present the ALL Flat File Project 2024-2026, a rotating collection of 2-D printed work by Midwest artists, debuing Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the first floor lobby flat file cabinet.

Each year, a cohort of ten artists will be invited to add up to five works to a flat file drawer for a two year cycle. For 2024-2026, FlakPhoto Projects director Andy Adams curated the inaugural Flat File cohort of ten Midwest photographers and features work from artists living in Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The public can view the work with staff assistance during ALL’s gallery hours, by appointment, or through an online gallery (details forthcoming).

A reception for the FlakPhoto Flat File Project and other PhotoMidwest Festival 2024 exhibits on display at Arts + Literature Laboratory will be held on Friday, September 27, 6:00-8:00pm.