Featured image by Anton Bou

Join us on February 5th at Contemporary Calgary as we kick off the 2026 Exposure Photography Festival! Core exhibitions: the North West Showcase and International Open Call will be featured alongside, 2025 Exposure Emerging Photographer of the Year, Lana Collins’ All My Sisters, and NEXTDOOR, a cross-border collaboration between Strata Editions and Exposure, generously funded by Calgary Arts Development.

The evening includes interactive activations and social spaces throughout the building. From 5:30–8 PM in the Atrium, join Neat Film Lab for Cyanotype Love Notes. You’ll learn one of the first photographic processes ever developed, using UV light, water, and iron salts to create stunning Prussian-blue images as you arrange botanicals and shapes to create one-of-a-kind cards. You can also capture the night at The Dirty Laundry Club vintage photo booth, which will be providing complimentary photos for you and your guests.

Throughout the night, enjoy a thoughtful selection of wine, craft beer, and refreshing non alcoholic beverages available at our bar. This is an all-ages event.

Remarks will be given at 7 PM in the Atrium.

Art for All – FREE with registration.