# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to kick off the 2026 Filter Photo Festival with a Welcome Reception at Leica GalleryAbout this EventJoin us to kick off the 2026 Filter Photo Festival with a Welcome Reception at Leica Gallery. Catch up with other Festival attendees and view their current exhibition, Slant Rhymes by Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb. Gallery Director, Lucas Zenk, will share brief remarks about the exhibition.Slant Rhymes is a visual conversation between Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb. Selected from photographs taken during the Webbs’ nearly 30-year relationship (a friendship evolving into a marriage and creative partnership), this group of photographs is laid out in pairs—one by Alex, one by Rebecca—to create a series of visual rhymes that talk to one another, often at a slant.About Filter:Filter Photo supports, elevates, and connects photo-based artists through social and educational programming. Through year-round initiatives, Filter provides a platform for artists, curators, publishers, and other arts professionals to collaborate and connect with opportunities that support their artistic and professional growth.Since 2009, Filter Photo has been the driving force behind the annual Filter Photo Festival. The Festival hosts portfolio reviews, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and other career-building initiatives to support photo-based artists nationwide. The portfolio review program has been instrumental in connecting artists with curators, galleries, editors, and arts professionals who can provide artistic feedback, professional guidance, and career opportunities. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-filter-photo-festival-kick-off/100001998642612857 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, exhibitions, workshops, it, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Leica Store and Gallery Chicago - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Leica Store and Gallery Chicago - **lat**: 41.8971825 - **long**: -87.62514809999999 - **full address**: Leica Store and Gallery Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c66969beb8be5ba94142c6a6604564dffc2b18472d9bde9245996eb825d6fa0f-rimg-w612-h791-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787696651 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! being held? - **A:** 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Leica Store and Gallery Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off!? - **A:** 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! is organized by Leica Camera. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Filter Photo Festival Kick Off! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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