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How to enjoy FOTOFEST '24 

So much to see during FOTOFEST over the next ten days, 14-22 September.
Download the map and view 35 different exhibitions around the city from local, national and international photographers.
Find out more about each exhibition here

(Image Derek Rossiter)

" 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.
You can find our main events, talks and key exhibitions at Hastings Municipal Building, enter from Heretaunga Street East, right next door to Hastings isite. This is where we are hosting the 2024 SONY World Photography Competition Winners, plus "Capture the Moment' IHCNZ photography exhibtion, with all works for sale. Next door, in the gallery, is "Whakaahua" from Craig Andrew Madsen, don't miss this !
Throughout the CBD you can see 25+ individual exhibitions within retail spaces including several outdoor installations.
Collect a map from any participating business, Hastings Library and isite, or download here from September 13th.
See you at FOTOFEST '24 ,Heretaunga Hastings, 14-22 September 
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.
Be inspired !

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.

( Image Oscar Hetherington)

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. See the lineup here
( Image Alec Withers)

Emerging Artists

A focus on emerging photographers with encouragement and support to exhibit their work for the first time.

Read more here

( Image © Liam Man, United Kingdom, Winner, Open Competition, Landscape, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards)

Talks, workshops and competitions
See more here

( Image Bryan Mosheim)

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