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The Museum of Contemporary Photography boldly presents thought-provoking photography through groundbreaking exhibitions and programming, drawing from a collection of over 17,000 works.

MoCP is closed for exhibition installation May 19 - 28. MoCP is closed for exhibition installation May 19 - 28. MoCP is closed for exhibition installation May 19 - 28.

Current Exhibitions

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Artist opportunities

The Snider Prize

2024 Snider Prize Recipient
Claire A. WaClaire Warden, Lespirit De Lescalier, 2023

Diane Dammeyer Fellowship

2023-2024 Dammeyer Fellows
Oscar B. Castillo and Wil Sands from Border Cruzadas, 2024

Education

Learn about our in-person, virtual, and school specific educational initiatives

Print viewings & exhibition tours

Schedule permanent collection print viewings or guided exhibition tours

Art, Activism, Policy, Power

Engage with digital exhibitions, videos, and interviews from Chicago Public School high school students working with MoCP artist activists

Amihan S, Allan, 2024

J. Weems, Kala, 2024

Get involved

Become a part of MoCP's community

Shop

Visit our museum shop to purchase fine prints, publications, and museum merchandise

Fine Print Program

Peter Cochrane, In 1639, Hans Bollongier Painted Still Life with Flowers, an Economic Impossibility Containing Fifteen Semper augustus Tulips, as Commentary on the Dutch Tulip Market Collapse of 1637 (in his Visual Encyclopedia of Botanical Life series), 2024

Publications

Regina Agu: Field Notes for Shore | Lines, 2025