2026 Fall Art Showcase: 14th Biennial PhotoMidwest Festival + Promega Art Showcase 30th Anniversary

The Promega Art Showcase is celebrating its 30^th anniversary by hosting the 14^th PhotoMidwest Biennial Juried Exhibition as part of the 2026 PhotoMidwest Festival in Madison, WI.  

The PhotoMidwest Biennial showcases photographers living and working across thirteen midwestern states. The 2026 juror is Karen Irvine, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago.

Two workshops will be offered on September 18 at the Promega Biopharmaceutical Technology Center. Karen Irvine will host a workshop titled “What A Curator Sees: How Photographs Get Attention” from 9:00—10:30 am. Participants will hear a behind-the-scenes perspective on curatorial decision making, with insights into working with museums and presenting their artwork. Ralph Russo will follow with a workshop titled “Seeing Differently: Photography Fundamentals for Aspiring Photographers” from 10:30 am—12:00 pm. Both workshops are open to the public.

Opening Reception & Symposium – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Symposium from 4:00 pm–5:00 pm     Reception from 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
 
Exhibit open to the public – September 17, 2026 – February 26, 2027
Monday through Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm

Groups larger than ten by appointment only: (608) 443-3098