The week of November 15-22, 2008 will mark the launch of FotoWeek DC, the first annual gathering of a diverse and wide-ranging photography community in the nation’s capital, including photographers, museums, universities and all those involved in the profession across the metro D.C. area, including Virginia and Maryland. Washington, D.C. is a nexus of artistic, business, political and public sector energy, in which photography plays an integral role. FotoWeek DC seeks to bring together all photographers and imaging professionals from every discipline to join with the public in celebration of the medium.

The FotoWeek DC Juried Awards will be the highlight of this exciting photo festival and is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate the achievements of area professional photographers in the community of their peers through submissions of work in several disciplines. In addition, amateur and student work will be included and judged in six separate categories. A "Call for Entries" will be announced by late May, 2008.

Visit www.FotoWeekDC.ORG for more details and a growing list of events.