August 28, 2026
Photo Credit/Harris Fogel
Attendees explore a previous 20/20 Photo Festival at Cherry Street Pier. The festival returns Sept. 10-19 with free exhibitions, photo walks, workshops and other events across Philadelphia.
Photography exhibitions, guided photo walks, workshops and artist talks will pop up around Philadelphia during a 10-day festival this September.
The 20/20 Photo Festival runs Thursday, Sept. 10, through Saturday, Sept. 19, with free programming at galleries, colleges and other venues across the city. Now in its seventh year, the event is open to experienced photographers and people who simply want to see or learn more about photography.
This year's theme, "Transforming Landscapes," looks at how the United States has changed over the past 250 years, from its physical environment and cities to technology, culture and society.
Guided photo walks will take attendees through different parts of Philadelphia, including a mural tour organized with TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image and Mural Arts Philadelphia. The festival will also offer photography and bookmaking workshops, artist talks and panel discussions.
Cherry Street Pier will be one of the festival's main destinations. The waterfront venue will host the annual Photo Book Fair, bringing together independent publishers, artists, booksellers and other vendors from around the country.
Several exhibitions will also be on display at the pier. They include "Transforming Landscapes," featuring analog photography focused on changes to the country; a retrospective of The Photo Review's photography competition; and James Abbott's exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Additional exhibitions featuring local, national and international photographers will be held at galleries and arts organizations across Philadelphia.
A complete schedule of exhibitions, photo walks, workshops and other events, along with registration information, is available through the 20/20 Photo Festival website.
Sept. 10-19
Venues throughout Philadelphia
Free; registration required for festival programming
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