Annual photographic event offers a diverse and collaborative celebration of the visual arts
Led by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Midtown, Photography Month Sacramento is officially underway. The annual grassroots arts collaboration takes place each April and is made possible with support provided by involved leaders, businesses, and organizations, including Inside Publications, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Office of Phil Serna (District 1), Visit Sacramento/Sacramento365.com, along with many other key partners.
First launched in 2018, the month-long event is highlighted by a variety of diverse and eclectic events that include exhibits, receptions, photo shoot meetups, workshops, lectures, field trips, and more. Photography Month Sacramento creates a shared platform for galleries, museums, educational institutions, libraries, retail establishments, hotels, photographers, and patrons to celebrate and elevate the art of photography. Interested participants are encouraged to create and/or highlight their own activations to help showcase the art of photography.
In addition to month-long exhibitions and art activations, listed below is a sampling of some of the not-to-be-missed special receptions and events offered by Photography Month Sacramento presenters and partners.
Upcoming Special Receptions & Events:
Every Tuesday in April
- Behind-the-Scenes at the Museum of Medical History special photograph opportunity (5380 Elvas Avenue in Sacramento) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Polaroid Picture Workshop for Kids (ticketed event) at 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 exhibits, music, and D.J. presented by Casa de Español (1101 R Street in Sacramento) from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Color/Texture/Pattern reception presented by YoloArts at Gallery 625 (625 Court Street in Woodland) from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
- Film Photography & the 4×5 Camera event at 422 Framing & Gallery (316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley) from 1 to 2 p.m.
- RCAF in Mictlán: 50th Anniversary of Dia de los Muertos founders panel at the Sacramento History Museum (101 I Street in Old Sacramento) at 2 p.m.
- Gold Country On Camera photography challenge opening reception at 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 at the Russ Solomon Gallery (3835 Freeport Blvd, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor in Sacramento) from 4:30 to 6 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 presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (2015 J Street in Sacramento) from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Open Call Exhibit: Seeing America reception presented 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 presented 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 presented 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 at the historic transformed Public Market Building at Sheraton Grand Sacramento (1230 J Street) from 4 to 6 p.m.
Participants continue to join the effort and a continually updated listing of events (with additional details) is available here. For more detailed information about Photography Month Sacramento 2026 in general, please visit www.photomonthsacramento.org.
