Medium Photo
empowering photographers through meaningful connection, career development, and creative exchange
Join the Medium Photo Collective!
The Medium Collective is accepting applications for new members until December 10, 2025. Find out more and apply via text- or video-based submission.
Year-Round Program
Present Tense Artist Talks
Join us for these quarterly events that spotlight emerging voices in photography!
Each Present Tense program begins with a public portfolio walk, where eight artists share a recent photographic project in an informal, conversational setting. From there, four photographers are selected to deliver 15-minute artist talks, offering deeper insight into their work and creative process.
Designed to be welcoming and engaging, Present Tense fosters meaningful dialogue between artists and community. Submissions are free for Medium members ($15 for non-members), and all events are free and open to the public.
Digital Gym cinema
Films about Photography
Attend a film screening with us!
We’ve partnered with Digital Gym Cinema in downtown San Diego for bi-monthly screenings of films about photography. Relax in a state of the art theater complete with a talk back from community leaders after each film. Popcorn, snacks, beer and wine are all available in the lobby!
Location
San Diego / Tijuana
Uniquely situated near the busiest land border crossing in the world, San Diego offers a perfect jumping off point to experience the influence and richness of Latin America. Each year we visit artist studios and exhibition spaces in Tijuana, Mexico as part of the annual festival.
“I have been trying to absorb the magnitude of what I experienced at Medium. I mean wow! I was not remotely aware of how much this festival would impact me. Meeting such a giving and open community of artists and curators was beyond my expectations. Second the impact of the artist talks left me in some cases very teary.”
