Curatorial Tour: Global Visions

FotoFest created the first international Biennial of Photography and Photo-related Art in the United States. FotoFest is an international non-profit photographic arts and education organization based in Houston, Texas.FotoFest's purpose is to promote the exchange of art and ideas through international programs and the presentation of photographic art. Our programs work globally and locally, bringing together an international vision of art and cross-cultural exchange with a commitment to community involvement and the enrichment of Houston's cultural resources.In addition to its internationally known Biennial, FotoFest sponsors Inter-Biennial programs - exhibitions, international exchange programs, and publications. In grades 3-12, FotoFest operates a year-round classroom education program, Literacy Through Photography, using photography to strengthen writing skills, visual literacy, and cognitive learning.

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Experience the Biennial 2026 through a curatorial tour led by Wendy Watriss and Steven Evans alongside Biennial artists!

Silver Street Studios

Biennial 2026: Global Visions

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Experience the FotoFest Biennial 2026 through a curatorial tour led by co-founder and curator Wendy Watriss and executive director and curator Steven Evans alongside Biennial artists. The group will guide guests through the central exhibition, <a href="https://fotofest.org/biennial-2026" title="https://fotofest.org/biennial-2026" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Visions</a>, by sharing insight about select works, reflections on meaning, and other compelling aspects.Global Visions – FotoFest at 40 marks four decades of groundbreaking photographic arts and education programming in Houston, TX. The central exhibition highlights significant works and themes from each of the 20 previous biennials, from 1986 to 2024, and features work by over 450 artists from 58 countries.Guests will meet at the entrance of the central exhibition (i.e., the title wall) and walk through the gallery spaces together. This tour is expected to last for 1–2 hours.

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