Photoville

PV26 – Opening Weekend Community Celebration

PV26 – Opening Weekend Community Celebration

Starting at 12pm on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17,

at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Emily Roebling Plaza!

 

Celebrate 15 years of Photoville with a weekend of free festivities, programming, and more!.

To celebrate the opening of the festival, Photoville will present a free Community Weekend (May 16 and 17), a visual storytelling event bringing various artists to Brooklyn Bridge Park, featuring 65 exhibitions and free public programming from VSCO, the Penumbra Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, Creatively Wild, and Cynthia Santos Briones. As take in all the festivities, we invite you to relaxat the Leica Camera Lounge, or grab a bite at our Smorgasburg pop-up.

Join us on opening night, Saturday May 16, for Boroughs In Focus, a special presentation of photos projected on the Brooklyn Bridge featuring photo collections highlighting New York’s five unique boroughs from over 35 photographers.

Have a question? Read our FAQ!

Weekend Schedule

Time
Activity
Location

 

SATURDAY

Saturday, ALL DAY

Leica Camera Pavilion

 

Experience the world of Leica photography at Photoville through a selection of curated photo walks and panels. From Seeing in Monochrome to Moments in Focus, you’ll experience Leica photography and guidance by acclaimed Leica photographers.

Leica Camera Pavilion
Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Botanical Imprints: Cyanotype with Medicinal Plants

 

 

This workshop invites participants to explore image-making through cyanotype, a cameraless photographic process that uses sunlight and photosensitive compounds to produce images in deep blue tones. Participants will work with medicinal herbs—such as lavender, sage, and rosemary—to create botanical photographs on fabric and cotton paper, exploring the forms and textures of plants. Led by Cinthya Santos-Briones.

Family Activity Tent
Saturday, 12:00 - 7:00 PM

Tintype Portrait Booth

 

Have your portrait taken at Penumbra Foundation’s Tintype Portrait booth!

Penumbra has been making tintypes at Photoville for over a decade. Considered by many to be the Polaroid of the 19th century, the tintype is made almost instantaneously through a process that uses hand poured chemicals on an enameled sheet of metal. Guests can sign up to have their portrait made through this historical process and will walk away that day with their own unique heirloom.

 

Penumbra Tintype Studio
Saturday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Photoville Team Curated Tour

 

Put on your walking shoes and join the Photoville team on a curated tour of the Photoville Festival!

Photoville Information Booth
Saturday, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

The Junk Edit

 

Create your own junk journal page with Sarai Garcia.

Participants can cut, layer, and collage to make their own journal page. Rooted in play and creative freedom, this session offers a low-pressure space to slow down and work with your hands. All ages welcomed. No experience needed.

Come and go as you like. All materials are provided.

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Emily Warren Roebling Plaza
Saturday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Diversify Photo Happy Hour

 

Join us at the Opening Day Community Celebration to socialize and reconnect with friends and colleagues from the Diversify Photo community! Complimentary drinks provided to Diversify Photo members, courtesy of the generous support of Leica Camera.

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn
Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Opening Night: Boroughs In Focus

 

Join us for a special presentation as we project photo collections from over 35 photographers onto the Brooklyn Bridge, showcasing New York City’s five unique boroughs.

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn

 

SUNDAY

 

Sunday, ALL DAY

Leica Camera Pavilion

 

Experience the world of Leica photography at Photoville through a selection of curated photo walks and panels. From Seeing in Monochrome to Moments in Focus, you’ll experience Leica photography and guidance by acclaimed Leica photographers.

Leica Camera Pavilion
Sunday, 12 - 5pm

Crafts with Creatively Wild

Join us for a fun and hands-on craft session where creativity takes center stage! Surrounded by fresh air and good vibes, you’ll get to experiment with a variety of materials and make something uniquely your own. All ages and skill levels welcome—just bring your imagination!

Family Activity Tent
Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

Tintype Studio

Have your portrait taken at Penumbra Foundation’s Tintype Portrait booth!

Penumbra has been making tintypes at Photoville for over a decade. Considered by many to be the Polaroid of the 19th century, the tintype is made almost instantaneously through a process that uses hand poured chemicals on an enameled sheet of metal. Guests can sign up to have their portrait made through this historical process and will walk away that day with their own unique heirloom.

Penumbra Tintype Studio
Sunday, 3 - 4pm

Photoville Team Curated Tour

 

Put on your walking shoes and join the Photoville team on a curated tour of the Photoville Festival!

Photoville Information Booth

Opening Day Sponsors

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