Biennial Program
The Biennial Opening Program (September 30–October 3, 2026) features a keynote lecture, artist talks, curator tours, and receptions designed to inspire conversations about the world through photography and lens-based art. Biennial Events continue throughout the month of October across Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky. For a list of all Biennial events, visit the Calendar. The Opening Program is free with the Biennial Pass.
Accessibility accommodations are available at select Opening Program events. For more detailed information, reference the Program Schedule.
Opening Program

Natural Fictions Opening Reception
The Carnegie
September 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Nancy Rexroth: Secrets of My Power Reception and Lecture
Cincinnati Art Museum
October 1, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

In the Interest of Time Gallery Tour
Contemporary Arts Center
October 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Compressed Tenses Opening Reception
Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Art Gallery
October 2, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Widline Cadet: Seremoni Disparisyon (Ritual [Dis]Appearance) Curator Talk
Contemporary Arts Center
October 2, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Opening Reception
Contemporary Arts Center
October 2, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Artist Talks and Keynote Lecture
Memorial Hall
October 3, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Trevor Paglen: the most merciful thing in the world Reception
FotoFocus Center
October 3, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spotlight Weekends

Dayton Spotlight Weekend
Dayton, OH
October 16 - October 18

Columbus Spotlight Weekend
Columbus, OH
October 23 - October 25

Cincinnati Spotlight Weekend
Greater Cincinnati
October 30 - November 1
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