FotoFocus this Fall
Fotofocus Biennial
Backstories
October 2024

Hey, this is Rodney from the Art Show. I cannot believe that the autumnal months are here. This is my favorite time of the year. I love the magic of the leaves turning red, orange, and golden yellow. And of course, bring on the apple cider and a chance to wear some fabulous sweaters!
Most people are prepping for the marathon march of back-to-back holidays, starting with the excitement for Halloween. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for a bag of sugary treats, but I am most looking forward to the start of the Arts Season. There is nothing like the opportunity to see and experience some fantastic art and performances, and I love getting to highlight some of the tremendous events happening in Southwest Ohio. This is why I am looking forward to the next edition of the FotoFocus Biennal.
The FotoFocus Biennial, now in its 7th edition, is a truly unique regional showcase of photography in Southwest Ohio. While I appreciate various visual art forms, there’s something special about a photography exhibition. It sparks a different kind of dialogue about technology, art and our society’s complex relationship with mediated imagery and art creation. It’s deep and thought-provoking, yet also wonderfully captivating.
Spanning over 107 projects at 86 venues across Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Northern Kentucky and many points in between, the FotoFocus Biennial offers a diverse range of locations to explore. This gives you the chance to experience novel sites and immerse yourself in a fantastic collection of regional, national and international photographic art, as well as the unique sights and experiences these communities offer.
Most exhibits open October 1st, with many on display until the end of the year, so you can prepare your visit and map out mini-trips to explore this sprawling, unique art experience. I have mapped out several trips for myself and cannot wait. Maybe I will see some of you in the galleries and spaces in the upcoming month, so let’s compare notes!
Website: https://www.fotofocus.org/biennial/2024/.
Top Picks
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
Coppelia
October 18-20, 2024
https://daytonperformingarts.org/production/coppelia/
Cincinnati Art Museum
George Bellows: American Life in Print
October 25, 2024–February 9, 2025
https://cincinnatiartmuseum.org/
Fitton Center
We>Me photography exhibition
October 19, 2024- January 3,2025
https://www.fittoncenter.org
Middletown Arts Center
Expressive Color – Works by Trish Weeks
September 4, 2024- October 23, 2024
https://www.middletownartscenter.com/events-exhibits
Springfield Museum of Art
Color Fields: Andrea Myers
August 10th-December 29, 2024
https://www.springfieldart.net/
Magnolia Theatre Company
“What the Constitution Means To Me”
October 17, 2024
PNC Arts Annex
https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Remenber The Time
Victoria Theatre
Dayton, Ohio
Sat, Oct 26, 7:30 PM | Sun, Oct 27, 4:00 PM

