DONATE TO FILTER PHOTO
DONATE TO FILTER PHOTO
SUPPORT OUR NEXT CHAPTER AS WE CREATE A CUSTOM-BUILT HOME FOR EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY.
We're reimagining what Filter Space can be, a multi-use space designed to support artists at every stage of their practice:
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Two exhibition galleries for concurrent shows and pop-up installations
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A flexible workshop area designed for education and creative development
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A public photo book library featuring local and national publications
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Layout table and wall space to support artist studio visits and collaborative projects
OUR MISSION
Filter Photo supports, elevates, and connects photo-based artists through social and educational programming. Through year-round initiatives, Filter provides a platform for artists, curators, publishers, and other arts professionals to collaborate and connect with opportunities that support their artistic and professional growth.
Our mission is to foster meaningful dialogue around contemporary photography and to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community dedicated to advancing the medium while positioning Chicago as a leading hub for contemporary photo-based practice and critical discourse.
SUPPORT OUR NEXT CHAPTER AS WE CREATE A CUSTOM-BUILT HOME FOR EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY.
HEAR DIRECTLY FROM ARTISTS WE'VE SUPPORTED
“As a Fellow at Filter Photo, I had an incredibly transformative experience that significantly shaped my professional journey. The connections and relationships that I built are one of my favorite takeaways. Getting to collaborate with diverse artists and industry leaders expanded my perspective and reinforced the power of photography as a tool for storytelling and connection. The Fellowship also provided invaluable opportunities for artistic growth, networking, and community engagement, which pushed my creative boundaries and helped jumpstart my professional career in the arts. My time at Filter Photo continues to influence and inspire my work today.” —Grace Tenneh Kromah, 2022 Filter Photo Fellow
“Attending last year’s Filter Festival was nothing short of amazing. Not only was it well organized and professional, but the staff and reviewers were first rate! The feedback I received was thoughtful and I left reviews with suggestions that helped me move my documentary project forward. Beyond making new photo friends, the professional contacts I made reaped quick rewards that led to my work being included in last year’s CURRENTS 2023 exhibition at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans, and I am also in the process of working with Skylark Editions on a publication.” —Michael Young, 2023 Filter Photo Festival Attendee