Kranj Foto Fest company information, Employees & Contact Information

Created with the goal of exhibiting, promoting, supporting and developing the works of Slovenian and international artists and building a strong and lasting platform for contemporary photography, Kranj Foto Fest aims to bring together emerging and established photographers from all over the world. It transforms the town of Kranj into a hub of contemporary photography in this part of Europe. Kranj is a unique place to host a photo festival: the medieval history of the town mixes with both the present and the future with a view to innovation and creativity. It was here that in 1842, Janez Puhar – the first Slovenian photographer – created a unique process of reproducing photography on glass. Having this remarkable historical context as a backdrop, Kranj Foto Fest has been created to celebrate photography and its larger significance. It represents a platform for dialogue between photographers, students, curators, educators, photo enthusiasts, and the local community. Kranj Foto Fest is deeply embedded in the local environment. Our vision focuses on the prudent use of available urban infrastructure while respecting the environment in which we operate. Our goal is to preserve the intimate and personal character of the festival and value the individual connections that such a size and format of the event offer. Striking a balance between growing, expanding our audience, and respecting the local tourism framework presents a significant challenge. We sincerely believe that a photographic festival like Kranj Foto Fest has a unique ability to strengthen artists’ confidence by providing ideal conditions for rich discussions. It’s more than just a gathering; the festival is a platform where creative minds come together, knowledge is exchanged, profound discussions take place, connections are formed, and projects are developed. Our mission is to facilitate such a dialogue for photographers, curators, critics, and photographic editors from Slovenia and beyond its borders.