Here are a few things you might want to know ahead of your visit to PHOTOVILLE.

Where does Photoville take place?

Photoville 2025 is happening in ALL 5 boroughs this year! In addition to our Photo Village in Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, featuring our beloved shipping containers and our Opening Weekend Community Celebration, there are over 20 exhibitions on show in some incredible outdoor spaces we’ve been lucky to partner with in Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.

Our Photo Village is located under the Brooklyn Bridge at 11 Water Street Brooklyn, NY 12201.

A map of our Photo Village in Brooklyn Bridge Park is available here.

A citywide map of exhibitions across the five boroughs is available here.

When does Photoville take place?

Photoville 2025 kicked off with a celebratory opening weekend on June 7-8, 2025, and will run through June 22, 2025. Our Opening Weekend community celebration in Brooklyn Bridge Park featured in-person activities, evening programming, and of course lots and lots of photo exhibitions!

Other programs, including online professional development, safety clinics, and in-person tours and events hosted by our partners are taking place throughout the month of June. 

Is there a ticket charge?

No! All exhibitions and online talks are open to the public and free of charge.

Because we hope to continue Photoville in the coming years, a suggested donation of $5 is encouraged and appreciated to secure the longevity of this community event. Donations can be made online here.

Opening Times

Opening Weekend:

There will be a detailed opening weekend programming schedule available prior to the festival.

Outdoor Open Air Exhibitions in all 5 Boroughs

On view during daylight hours 7 days a week, and are open whenever the park or space is open to the public (we recommend between 6am – 7pm daily).

Container exhibitions in Brooklyn Bridge Park June 9 – 22, 2025

What is the community celebration?

Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th was Photoville’s in-person Opening Weekend community celebration, free and open to all members of the public in the picturesque Brooklyn Bridge Park!

With a weekend filled with FREE hands-on workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, photo walks, and delicious bites from the Smorgasburg pop-up, our exhibition artists and programming partners provided an unforgettable experience for us all.

Missed opening weekend? Come down on Saturday June 21st for more programming, Smorgasburg, and our closing party presented in partnership with VSCO!

Community celebration: Park Safety

Please note that outside alcohol and glass bottles are prohibited on the lawn and throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park. We’re excited to bring back Smorgasburg once again to Photoville! For your food and drink options, including alcohol, please visit our Smorgusburg friends throughout the day. Outside food is permitted.

Please note there will be a bag check at the entrance to the lawn, where the nighttime programming takes place. This is to ensure the above policies and to maintain the beautiful outdoor space and safety of our attendees, so we can all enjoy the event together!

Please bring blankets.

Chairs (other than wheelchairs) are not allowed on the lawn.

Dogs are not allowed on the lawn, per Brooklyn Bridge Park rules, so keep that in mind if you bring your furry friends.

Restrooms are available near the entrance of Pier 1, and Porta Potties will be available on the festival grounds.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Where can I find Photoville's schedule of online events?

More information about Photoville’s online professional development programs were available here.

Please register in advance. After registering you will receive an email confirmation that will have all pertinent details, including the Zoom link you will use to attend the online event.

All events will take place on Zoom and will require a wi-fi connection.