Medium Photo
empowering photographers through meaningful connection, career development, and creative exchange
Year-Round Program
PRESENT TENSE #9
Photo by Scott Norland
Submit Your Work by 6/28/26
Present Tense returns this summer with an afternoon dedicated to discovering new voices in contemporary photography. This free public event begins with a portfolio walk featuring emerging and established photographic artists, followed by juror-selected artist talks that offer deeper insight into the stories, ideas, and creative processes behind the work. Join us for inspiring presentations, meaningful conversations, and an opportunity to connect with San Diego’s photographic community.
Learn more about the juror and submission opportunities for Present Tense #9.
ANNUAL FUND
FUNDRAISER
Photo by Scott Norland
Support Medium Photo's Annual Fund
As we close out our fiscal year, we're inviting our community to help sustain the programs that connect, educate, and support photographers throughout the region. Your contribution helps fund artist talks, exhibitions, workshops, community events, and year-round opportunities for creative exchange. Every gift—of any size—directly supports Medium Photo's mission to strengthen and celebrate the photographic community. Join us in investing in the year ahead.
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.”
