Filter Photo is a nonprofit festival, exhibition, and educational space in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. We organize the annual Filter Photo Festival, a multi-day celebration of photography that includes workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews.

Join us at Filter Space year-round where we exhibit a robust roster of internationally recognized artists and host social, educational, and professional development activities for photo-based artists and the broader community.

CONTEXT 2021

Juried by Juli Lowe

Exhibition Dates: March 26 - May 1, 2021

Opening Reception: March 26, 5 – 9 pm 

Location: Filter Space | 1821 W. Hubbard St., Ste. 207
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday | 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday | by appointment

FILTER PHOTO MEMBERS EXCHANGE

3rd Tuesday of the month: April 20, May 18, June 15

Filter Photo Members are invited to join us for monthly virtual drop-in sessions to share work, connect with fellow Members, and discuss resources for grants, exhibition calls, and other opportunities.

ONLINE SUMMER CRITIQUE GROUP

Wednesdays; May 12, June 16, July 14

Join Filter Photo executive director, Jennifer Murray, for an online summer critique group that will focus on project and portfolio development.

2021 FILTER PHOTO FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 22 - 26TH 

SAVE THE DATE

Filter Photo Festival is a multi-day celebration of photography that takes place every autumn in Chicago. 

The 13th annual Festival will take place from September 22nd -26th, and will be headquartered at

the new contemporary art hotel 21c Chicago.