FLASH Photographic Festival

FLASH Photographic Festival FLASH biennale - April 2027 Other events such as Movie Nights and lectures are scheduled for April too!

Every April in Winnipeg and Manitoba is photographic month where all types of photographers are invited to display images in a variety of Venues.

Gone in a FLASHLeif Norman is a photographer interested in making art, learning, teaching, and photographic history, who...
05/19/2026

Gone in a FLASH

Leif Norman is a photographer interested in making art, learning, teaching, and photographic history, who wanted a local festival that could hold and celebrate all those things. Inspired by Toronto’s CONTACT Photography Festival and remembering Winnipeg’s short-lived Lightyear festival of the 1990s, he founded FLASH Photographic Festival in 2014, starting small as essentially a one-person operation and growing it into an important celebration of photography in Winnipeg.

To revisit Leif’s recent interview and learn more about the story behind FLASH, visit https://www.flashfest.net/

Join us for the opening reception of the Annual 12 x 12” Exhibition at the Gas Station Arts Centre this Saturday. Come m...
04/30/2026

Join us for the opening reception of the Annual 12 x 12” Exhibition at the Gas Station Arts Centre this Saturday. Come meet artists, mingle with fellow photography lovers and be among the first to see the full installation.
Annual 12 x 12” Exhibition
Gas Station Arts Centre
May 2 – June 28, 2026

Opening Reception
Saturday, May 2 • 4pm - 6pm
Refreshments served

OPEN CALL: FLASH 12 x 12” Exhibition3 days left to have your work printed and dry mounted by Don’s Photo at a 30% discou...
04/12/2026

OPEN CALL: FLASH 12 x 12” Exhibition

3 days left to have your work printed and dry mounted by Don’s Photo at a 30% discount for FLASH members.

Purchase your print through Don‘s Photo by April 15th.

DETAILS on our website flashfest.net

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It’s that time of year again! FLASH Photographic Festival is now calling for submissions for the annual 12 x 12 Exhibiti...
02/17/2026

It’s that time of year again! FLASH Photographic Festival is now calling for submissions for the annual 12 x 12 Exhibition, running May 2-June 28, 2026.

New for this year: The 12 x 12 Exhibition is now open exclusively to FLASH members. The good news is that a yearly membership costs only $10 and can easily be purchased online. It comes with a host of benefits including special discounts, member-only events, and other festival perks.

Submission Requirements for the 12 x 12 Exhibition: Please read the requirements carefully and email us if you have any questions that are not addressed below.

1.Renew or purchase your membership on the FLASH Photographic Festival website. 
2.Choose one of your best works to submit to the 12 x 12 exhibition. 
3.Prepare your print.

Option A – Print Yourself
-Print your selected work on 12 x 12 photo paper (non-glossy finish preferred) and dry mount it on white foam core.
-The finished piece must measure exactly 12 x 12. 

- Put your full name and contact email on the back of your submission. 

- Drop off your work at the Gas Station Arts Centre on Tuesday, April 28th, between 9am and 4pm.

Option B – Use Don’s Photo 
-You may choose to have your work printed and dry mounted by Don’s Photo at a 30% discount for FLASH members. 

- Purchase your print through Don’s Photo Website by April 15th. Use the promo code FLASH2026 to receive 30% off when placing your order. 

- Prepay your order and include your full name and contact email in the contact information section. 

- Indicate that your print will be picked up at the Don’s Photo 957 Portage Avenue location. Our team will collect it! 

Thank you to Don’s Photo for generously offering this discount to FLASH Photographic Festival members!

IMPORTANT DATES: 
Don’s Photo purchase deadline: Wednesday, April 15th.
If printing yourself: Drop off at the Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Unit 1, on Tuesday, April 28 between 9am and 4pm.
Open Reception at Gas Station Arts Centre: Saturday, May 2 from 4pm to 6pm
Post exhibition pick up: June 29-July 3
Please note: FLASH Photographic Festival is NOT responsible for works after July 3,2026. Please ensure your work is picked up.

Thank you to everyone for your support and participation in the FLASH Photographic Festival in 2025. A special thank you...
12/22/2025

Thank you to everyone for your support and participation in the FLASH Photographic Festival in 2025. A special thank you to our community, members, board of directors, donors, and sponsors. Without your support, we wouldn’t have had a successful year. We wish you a lovely holiday break and look forward to seeing you in 2026!

FLASH Photographic Festival also acknowledges the support of the Winnipeg Arts Council and the Manitoba Arts Council, as well as our sponsor, Don’s Photo.

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
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