PhotoNOLA 2024

PhotoNOLA is an annual celebration of photography that is produced by the New Orleans Photo Alliance in partnership with museums, galleries, and venues citywide, showcasing work by photographers near and far.

Overview

The 19th annual PhotoNOLA festival includes in-person reviews, workshops, and live gallery exhibitions. It also have curated open-air in-person exhibitions which are highlighted around the city in partnership with local businesses. Photography will be celebrated the month of December with core programs and reviews taking place December 11 – 15, 2024. Showcasing work by photographers near and far, the festival includes exhibitions, workshops, lectures, a portfolio review, and more.

PhotoNOLA’s Portfolio Review program offers photographers the chance to present their work to influential members of the photographic community. Twenty-minute face-to-face meetings with gallery owners, editors, publishers, and museum curators from throughout the U.S. provide photographers with networking opportunities, critical advice, and guidance for bringing their work to a larger audience.

PhotoNOLA is a community wide effort and they welcome participation from individuals and businesses who would like to come see what the festival is all about. It is currently welcoming partnerships with galleries and alternative spaces interested in hosting exhibitions in conjunction with the festival.  They encourage brick and mortar businesses with wall space to join in hosting photographic works in 2024.