2026 Medium Festival of Photography
March 28, 2026: 10 AM - 7 PM
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Welcome to the Medium Festival of Photography — a two-day celebration of images, ideas, and connection across our creative community.
Join us March 27–28, 2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla, where photographers, curators, writers, and image-makers gather for an immersive weekend of talks, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, and community events.
The Medium Festival celebrates photography’s power to shape how we see, remember, and connect — across disciplines, borders, and lived experiences.
Friday, March 27 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Community programming at MCASD including a Community Print Hang & Swap (co-hosted with Camera Exposure + Safelight Labs, a Portfolio Walk, and a Festival Afterparty (offsite)
Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
A full day of artist talks, conversations, and public programming at MCASD, alongside the exhibition opening, hands-on activations in the Alternative Process Patio, and our Pop-Up Image Makers Market featuring artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses.
From artists and educators to curators, collectors, students, and photography enthusiasts, the Medium Festival invites you to engage deeply with today’s image culture and creative community.
Festival Pass Options:
- Free / Pay-What-You-Can Festival Attractions
- Snapshot Pass $20 ($25 at Door)
- Full Frame Pass $140 / $70 Full Time Student ($150 / $75 at Door)
- Platinum Print Pass $279 ($295 at Door)
