This is a special Street Photography Magazine Podcast Short episode about the upcoming PhotoNOLA Festival in New Orleans. Joining the podcast are Lisa Cates and Doug Miller of the New Orleans Photo Alliance to share more about the events, review and display opportunities at this year’s festival

PhotoNOLA is an annual celebration of photography in New Orleans that will take place from December 13 through 17 throughout the city. The festival is produced by the New Orleans Photo Alliance (NOPA) in partnership with museums, galleries, and alternative venues. The festival showcases work by photographers from near and far and includes exhibitions, workshops, lectures, a portfolio review, gala, and more.

The festival organizers are excited to welcome hundreds of photography professionals to the city to partake in a variety of educational programs. Additionally, the festival has a broad range of programming designed to connect and inspire the local community through photography. The exhibitions and events are largely free and open to the public.

One of the festival’s highlights is the PhotoNOLA Portfolio Review. It has quickly grown to attract a national gathering of accomplished photographers. They convene to share work with esteemed curators, editors, publishers, and gallery owners from throughout the U.S. and abroad. By fostering the exchange of art and ideas, the review supports the work of emerging and established photographers. The festival also honors three outstanding portfolios each year through the PhotoNOLA Review Prize. Additionally, the PhotoWALK event serves to educate the general public by offering the opportunity to view portfolios and interact directly with participating photographers.

Throughout the month of December, the festival has a variety of photography exhibitions on view, spotlighting diverse applications of the medium. There is also a series of workshops, lectures, and panel discussions that further the educational goals of PhotoNOLA. The annual PhotoGALA Benefit Party & Auction also raises funds to support NOPA’s year-round programming initiatives.