Photography Month Formally Underway with Special Exhibitions, Art Activations, Receptions & Extra

Annual photographic occasion presents a various and collaborative celebration of the visible arts  

Led by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Midtown, Photography Month Sacramento is formally underway. The annual grassroots arts collaboration takes place every April and is made attainable with assist supplied by concerned leaders, companies, and organizations, together with Inside Publications, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Office of Phil Serna (District 1), Visit Sacramento/Sacramento365.com, together with many different key companions.

First launched in 2018, the month-long occasion is highlighted by quite a lot of various and eclectic occasions that embody displays, receptions, picture shoot meetups, workshops, lectures, discipline journeys, and extra. Photography Month Sacramento creates a shared platform for galleries, museums, academic establishments, libraries, retail institutions, motels, photographers, and patrons to have a good time and elevate the artwork of images. Interested contributors are inspired to create and/or spotlight their very own activations to assist showcase the artwork of images.

In addition to month-long exhibitions and artwork activations, listed beneath is a sampling of a number of the not-to-be-missed particular receptions and occasions supplied by Photography Month Sacramento presenters and companions.

Upcoming Special Receptions & Events:

Every Tuesday in April

• Behind-the-Scenes on the Museum of Medical History particular {photograph} alternative (5380 Elvas Avenue in Sacramento) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Polaroid Picture Workshop for Kids (ticketed occasion) on the Sacramento Children’s Museum (2701 Prospect Park Drive in Rancho Cordova) at 1:30 p.m.

First Friday, April 3

• Estamos Aqui, exhibit of 18 photographic artists, First Friday Market Place with displays, music, and D.J. offered by Casa de Español (1101 R Street in Sacramento) from 6 to 9 p.m.

• Color/Texture/Pattern reception offered by YoloArts at Gallery 625 (625 Court Street in Woodland) from 5:30 to eight p.m.

Saturday, April 4

• Film Photography & the 4×5 Camera occasion at 422 Framing & Gallery (316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley) from 1 to 2 p.m.
• RCAF in Mictlán: fiftieth Anniversary of Dia de los Muertos founders panel on the Sacramento History Museum (101 I Street in Old Sacramento) at 2 p.m.
• Gold Country On Camera images problem opening reception on the Grass Valley Courtyard Suites (210 N Auburn Street in Grass Valley) 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8

• The Spring 2026 Student Show opening reception on the Russ Solomon Gallery (3835 Freeport Blvd, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor in Sacramento) from 4:30 to six p.m.

Friday, April 10

• Aperture Art Show artist reception at General Gomez(808 Lincoln Way in Auburn) from 4 to 7 p.m.

Second Saturday, April 11

• Print Sharing & Presentation at 422 Framing & Gallery (316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley) from 1 to 2 p.m.
• De Natura Libris opening reception offered by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (2015 J Street in Sacramento) from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Open Call Exhibit: Seeing America reception offered by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (2015 J Street in Sacramento) from 4 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 12

• Artists’ Reception for Open Call Exhibit: Seeing America offered by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (2015 J Street in Sacramento) from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 18

• Guest Speaker: Charlie Osborn, Owner of Charlie Osborn Studioat 422 Framing & Gallery (316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley) from 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

• 422 Fine Framing & Gallery anniversary celebration(316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley) all day

Sunday, April 26

• Hands-On Cyanotype Photograms with Debra Small workshop offered by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (2015 J Street in Sacramento) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thursday, April 30

• Photography Month Sacramento finale reception and Historic Photo Gallery presentation in Morgan’s on the historic remodeled Public Market Building at Sheraton Grand Sacramento (1230 J Street) from 4 to six p.m.

Participants proceed to hitch the hassle and a regularly up to date itemizing of occasions (with extra particulars) is offered here. For extra detailed details about Photography Month Sacramento 2026 normally, please go to www.photomonthsacramento.org.