Capture Photography Festival 2026 Highlights Key Exhibitions and Public Installations in Vancouver

The Capture Photography Festival returns to Vancouver in April 2026 with a diverse program of exhibitions, public art projects, and events. The festival aims to connect emerging and established artists while exploring photographic boundaries and future possibilities. Among the featured exhibitions is 'Uncommon Places' at the Vancouver Art Gallery, showcasing Stephen Shore's influential series of North American road trip photographs from 1973-1981, curated by Siobhan McCracken Nixon and running from March 27 to July 19. Equinox Gallery presents Maya Fuhr's 'Sole Parts' from April 16 to May 16, featuring manipulated images exploring glamour and decay through altered shoes and figures. The Richmond Art Gallery hosts 'under city' by Japanese collective SIDE CORE from April 18 to July 5, presenting video works that examine Tokyo's overlooked urban spaces in collaboration with Far East Skate Network. Public installations include Camila Falquez's 'Compañerx' billboard series along the Arbutus Greenway from March 14 to May 24, supporting trans rights in Colombia; Michelle Sound's site-specific photograph 'Wherever You Are' at BC Hydro's Dal Grauer Substation from April 2027 to March 2027, celebrating Indigenous presence; and Sami Farra's 'Fragile Monuments' at Olympic Village Station from April 1 to August 31, 2026, exploring photographic representation through architectural approaches. The festival includes opening receptions, artist talks, and a speaker series co-presented with participating institutions.