“INFOCUS PHOTO EXHIBIT 2021: BRAVE NEW WORLD”

Submission Deadline: November 16, 2020

Submission Fee: $48 CAN per submission

How to Submit: Complete the submission form here: www.infocusphoto.ca/infocus-submission

Acceptance Notification: November 20, 2020

Artwork Received by Curator: January 25, 2021

Artwork Instillation: January 31, 2021

Exhibit Dates: February 1—April 9, 2021

Virtual Exhibition Premier: This exhibition will contain an in-person and virtual component. The premier date is currently TBD.

Photographer Feature Premiers: TBD

Artwork Striking: April 10, 2021

Exhibit Description:

Borrowing the title of Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World, this photographic exhibition captures the world we are living in today. InFocus 2021 photographers present their take on major world issues, how life in Canada is impacted, the good and the bad, the tragic and the hopeful. Does modern life fit a dystopian model, or are we on the brink of a new, more peaceful, healthy, happy age? What is our place in the world and how do we make sense of self amidst our rapidly changing ways of life? From COVID-19 to politics to social and environmental issues, “InFocus Photo Exhibit: Brave New World” is a 2021 must-see Canadian exhibition.

INFOCUS IS A PLATFORM FOR CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHY.

MISSION: To promote and exhibit innovative, thoughtful, and provocative photography created by CANADIAN contemporary image makers.

2014

InFocus Photo, an annual photography exhibition, was born!

2015

First InFocus Exhibition, held at Harcourt House Artist Run Centre featuring Edmonton and area photographers.

2016

InFocus expanded to celebrate the best photography from across Alberta, showcased at dc3 Art Projects, and featured a People’s Choice Award.

2017

InFocus fulfilled its mission of welcoming submissions from ALL Canadian photographers, shown at The Front Gallery, with new programming including portfolio reviews.

2018

InFocus held another amazing show of the best Canadian photography, including new awards, such as the PhotoED Emerging Photographer Award, and excellent programming including photo portfolio reviews and Photo Mastermind.

2019

InFocus ran a two-month-long exhibition of Canadian photography on the theme: Connection. The event included new awards such at the Nikon Award for Photographic Excellence for example, hosted photography portfolio reviews, and featured new programming, such as a photo-focused Pecha Kucha night.

2020

InFocus was on exhibit for almost four months as a result of COVID-19, fitting with the show theme of “Change.” The event included new awards sponsored by Technicare, and the popular InFocus portfolio reviews.

2021

InFocus returns for its 7th annual exhibition. The 2021 show will include a virtual component with an exhibit launch on the InFocus Photo Exhibit YouTube Channel.

InFocus is one of the major photographic surveys of Canadian-made imagery.

InFocus presents the current cultural climate in photography within our nation.  

1. Build your photography CV & get known as an up-and-coming Canadian photographer in the NATIONAL exhibition
2. Exhibit your work at the Renaissance Edmonton International Airport Hotel with its international exposure to thousands of travelers.
3. Be in the running for awesome awards, including the People’s Choice Award with cash prizes.
4. Become a part of the notable InFocus Alumni, who have gone on to be exhibited and published around the world.
5. Have your work seen by distinguished Canadian curator, Alexis Marie Chute.
6. Network with other professionals. (It’s all about who you know!)
7. Volunteer and get experience mounting an exhibition.
8. Attend the VIRTUAL opening reception with awards ceremony & curator talk about YOUR work.
9. Participate in the portfolio reviews with leaders in the photographic field.
10. Sell your work!