Auckland Festival of Photography Art and Contemporary Art, Welcome


	AUCKLAND PHOTO DAY is an open access public competition run over a period of 24 hours. For one day only photographers are asked to capture an image which reflects their Auckland. This annual "a day in the life" competition will be held on 7th June 2008. Groups, individuals, families, children and anyone who has access to a camera is encouraged to participate and enter photographs which portray the scenes, people and places that reflect their Auckland across the region. The 2007 Auckland Photo Day was on Saturday June 9th and nearly 900 entries were received and the standard and range of images of your Auckland was impressive.

The Auckland Festival of Photography is a signature visual arts event that treasures a city abundant with great photographic talent. This fast growing annual festival programmes a multitude of exhibitions and events, encouraging more people to celebrate the art of photography through free public access. Photography is a powerful visual art form that the Festival celebrates with CULTURE, IDENTITY, ART and PARTICIPATION events. The festival celebrates photography which reflects the vital personality of Auckland and invites all residents and visitors to experience this through the lens of the camera.

Full programme online now....see here. Festival dates are 30 MAY to 22 JUNE 2008.

Photo Submission

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