FotoArtFestival is an international art photography ''

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'' organized since 2005 in October in

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, by the Centre for Photography Foundation. It is one of the most important events in the field of photography in Poland.

Details

During each festival there are organised several solo exhibitions which last two weeks. The most important day is the Authors' Marathon (the first weekend of the festival), during which most of the authors of the exhibitions talk about their work and experiences. Events accompanying the festival are workshops and a collective exhibition – FotoOpen open to both professionals and amateurs.
- The general director of the festival is

Andrzej Baturo Andrzej Baturo (16 May 1940 in Vilnius – 9 June 2017) was Artist photographer, organiser of many important photo events, publisher, General director of the FotoArtFestival in Bielsko-Biala, founder and president of the Foundation Centre of Photo ...

, an artist photographer. The program director is Inez Baturo.

References

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External links

Official website

Photos from FotoArtFestival 2013
Arts festivals in Poland Photography festivals Photography exhibitions Bielsko-Biała Festivals established in 2005 2005 establishments in Poland Autumn events in Poland Culture of Silesian Voivodeship