As part of its mission, FotoWeek DC is committed to raising awareness of the power of photography everywhere, in all its forms. To that end, the second annual FotoWeek DC Awards has expanded from a regional competition with exclusively still images, to an international call for entries of remarkable imagery, both in single and series form, as well as multimedia pieces that combine the strength of still images with video, sound and graphics. Read Press Release >>

Founded in 2008, FotoWeek DC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the power of photography.

With your support, over 20,000 photography enthusiasts attended FotoWeek DC 2008 in person, and over 270,000 visitors took the virtual tour ... and continue to come every day!

Our first annual week-long celebration of photographic excellence in the Nation's Capital was a testimony to this vibrant community's talent and generosity. We were overwhelmed with the caliber of work submitted for our contests, and dazzled by NightGallery DC, the photographic light show on the walls of our National monuments. We know we're onto something when individuals, businesses, schools and museums enthusiastically come together to celebrate the powerful and diverse medium of photography.

This year, in addition to our annual Awards Competition, Youth Contest (coming soon) and week-long festival in November, we have many exciting events throughout the year. From exhibitions, including FOTOBAMA, currently at the Newseum, to Camera for Kids and other community youth programs, FotoWeek DC brings you photographic excellence here in Washington and on-line at FotoWeekDC.org

Please check back soon for details on FOTOWEEK DC 2009, our city-wide gathering of photographers during November 7 - 14, 2009 with gallery shows, workshops, lectures, portfolio reviews, and more.

Here's a sampling of FWDC's exciting 2009 schedule. Please check back soon for details.

International Exhibitions

Prominent social documentary and fine art exhibitions from around the world,. Currently FOTOBAMA at the Newseum.

International Awards Competition

Launched June 16, FWDC 2009 Awards invites photographers from all over the world to enter in 12 categories including social documentary & new media.

Youth Contest

With our partner, The Washington Post, launching in June, a regional photography contest open to all students from 5 to 18.

Embassies

Photography exhibitions hosted by embassies are planned at various art spaces around the city.

Galleries

More than 50 galleries are expected to participate in photographic exhibitions, lectures, book signings, and more.

Portfolio Reviews

With our partners, American Society of Picture Professionals and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, hosting portfolio reviews by 20 nationally acclaimed photo professionals at the Corcoran.

Lectures & Workshops

From photojournalism to fine art, a variety of lectures and workshops will be held at art venues and businesses across the city.

Cameras For Kids

With our partners, Critical Exposure and Martin Luther King Elementary School, we are planning a fall photography instruction/mentoring/guest lecture program.