Everyone is welcome at FotoFest.
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024.
Since 2021, we've been bringing together photographers, artists, and anyone who just loves the art of photography.
Join us from September 14th to 22nd in Hastings for a week of exhibitions, workshops, and talks that'll inspire, challenge, and connect you with others.
We want everyone to feel welcome at FotoFest.
We're working with community groups and organisations to make sure the festival is accessible to all. We have activities for all ages, including fun promotions and competitions for young people. We're also partnering with businesses across the region to bring you a truly community-wide event.
We're committed to showcasing diversity. We want to represent people from all walks of life in our exhibitions and events. We're also working to support emerging photographers and artists, providing them with opportunities to share their work with the public.
We believe that photography has the power to educate and inspire. Our workshops will help emerging creatives grow their skills.
FotoFest is more than just a festival. It's a way to celebrate the art of photography and bring community together.
See you at FotoFest '24
" FOTOFEST is not about just one place to see great photography but
multiple venues, laneways and walls, creating a visual symphony within the city"
Held across ten days FOTOFEST brings creativity out into the streets, from not just one venue but multiple spaces including laneways, businesses, walls and alleyways across the city.
This year we have 28 amazing exhibitions, many sharing powerful and moving stories of humanity and advocacy including two international photographers with incredible stories of life and the world we are part of.
A Pop up gallery at 129 Heretaunga Street West Hastings, hosts The Hawke's Bay Photography show, contemporary work from New Zealand photographers with many for sale.
This space will also host several community exhibitions and a number of workshops and talks - find out more here.
Entry is free , come along and be inspired by the creativity and passion of our presenters, from those who use their skill to create memories for others to those who use it to change the world.
While you're there, take in a portrait shoot like the old days with Tintype, or take a walk taking in the exhibition's around the city.
Head down to Toi Toi and check out the gallery showcasing 'Private Collection" works from a number of local and renowned New Zealand and international photographers, curated by Richard Brimer.
Napier doesn't miss out either, a trio exhibition at Creative Arts Napier ( CAN) and a multi visual exhibition at Napier Rock Shop, " From the Pit" showcasing the top NZ images from behind the scenes at live shows and gigs from around the country.
Be inspired !
Get yourself to Hastings for the annual photography 'fest for the region.
Get yourself to Hastings !
Hastings City will once again host this event for all ages, from exhibitions, workshops and competitions with something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in ( with or without a camera!)
Check out an outdoor exhibition or take in an exhibition in one of the pop up galleries over the 10 day premier annual photography festival event for Hawke's Bay.
28 Exhibitions
With exhibitions from local and national Photographers, as well as workshops and casual talks on a range of interests and topics from different presenters.
( Image Petra Leary FF 2022 exhibitor)
Emerging Artists
A focus on emerging photographers with encouragement and support to exhibit their work for the first time.
( Image Olivia Wilkey FF '22 exhibitor )
Talks, workshops and competitions
HEAD HERE FOR OUR SPEAKERS LINEUP
( Image Luca Broome, winner youth photography competition 2022 )
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FOTOFEST is the annual photography festival event for Hawke's Bay.
Contact us
Phone: 021 813 877
Email: info@fotofest.nz