Contact Photo Festival

The 8th annual Toronto photography festival is under way, presenting more than 400 photographers. The festival is open to both emerging artists and professionals, and the works will be on display at public places and galleries around the city. Starting this weekend, Contact will be presenting "The Way I See It" -- an exhibition of photographs taken by inner city kids -- the venues will be:
  • Rotunda, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W -- May 1 - 2, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Toronto Community Housing, 931 Yonge Street, Main Floor -- May 3 - 7, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • CBC Atrium, 250 Front St W -- May 10 - 14, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Doors Open, Regent Park, Regent Park Community Centre, 203 Sackville Green -- May 29 - 30, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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