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Soho Photo Gallery is New York City’s longest operating member-run photography gallery.

539 W 23rd Street
New York, New York
(318)

Soho Photo Gallery, the oldest and largest photo cooperative in NYC, has been showcasing a broad spectrum of imagery by emerging and veteran photographers since 1971.

10/16/2026

SHARPEN YOUR VISION: Portfolio Reviews: October 24, 2026 at SohoPhoto Gallery

Our reviewers include exhibiting artists, ICP educators, LensCulture reviewers, and photographers published in TIME and Aperture. They’ll give you constructive feedback to refine your vision, strengthen your portfolio, and prepare for submissions.

When: Saturday, October 24th · 10AM–12PM
Where: Soho Photo Gallery, 539 W 23rd St.
Cost: $60 for a 20-minute session

Spots are limited. Get details and register here on our website: https://www.sohophoto.com/portfolio_reveiws/

10/15/2026

Last night at our gallery, we were treated to a special preview of the documentary, 'Art Shay: An America So Real', followed by a Q&A with the producer/co-director, Ken Hanson. The film is all about the late, great Art Shay, a photojournalist with over 500 magazine covers to his name, who used his photography to tell the stories of the civil rights movement and other important issues of the day. Many thanks to Grayson Dantzic for photographing the event.

10/13/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW! New IN-PERSON Event: Preview Screening of “Art Shay: An America So Real”: Wednesday, October 14, 6:30PM, at Soho Photo Gallery: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔵This is a sneak peak of a film in-progress. Meet the team behind the upcoming documentary, “Art Shay: An America So Real” and get a sneak preview of the film, and a Q&A with Director Ken Hanson. We'll be seeing the 23 minutes that are completed and you'll learn about the process of what it takes to go from still photographer to filmmaker.

🔵About the Film: Directed and produced by first-time filmmakers Ken Hanson and Jack Davidson, along with editor and producer Dave Myszewski, the feature-length documentary introduces audiences to photojournalist, Art Shay. Over a remarkable career spanning seven decades, Shay photographed everyone from presidents, celebrities, sports legends and cultural icons to the everyday life of 20th century America. Yet, despite his work appearing on hundreds of covers of major publications including Life, Look, Time, Saturday Evening Post, Forbes and others, he remains relatively unknown outside his hometown Chicago.

This film is more than a biography—it’s a story about courage and compassion. It’s a portrait of an artist, the son of Russian immigrants, who believed so strongly in the promise of America that he fought for it during World War II—and for the rest of his life on the streets, with his camera. Art Shay’s work speaks to our current times in profound ways and continues to influence a new generation of photojournalists. Learn More: artshayfilm.com

🔴This event is IN-PERSON at Soho Photo Gallery and free to attend. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is co-sponsored by Soho Photo Gallery, APA National, and The Lucie Foundation.

10/12/2026

Contemplating Piper Smith's exhibition at Soho Photo Gallery last week. Come contemplate it yourself this week, Wednesday through Sunday, 12noon-6PM.

10/09/2026

New IN-PERSON Event: Preview Screening of “Art Shay: An America So Real”: Wednesday, October 14, 6:30PM, at Soho Photo Gallery: Meet the team behind the upcoming documentary, “Art Shay: An America So Real” and get a sneak preview of the film, and a Q&A with Director Ken Hanson. Get more details & register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Film: Directed and produced by first-time filmmakers Ken Hanson and Jack Davidson, along with editor and producer Dave Myszewski, the feature-length documentary introduces audiences to photojournalist, Art Shay. Over a remarkable career spanning seven decades, Shay photographed everyone from presidents, celebrities, sports legends and cultural icons to the everyday life of 20th century America. Yet, despite his work appearing on hundreds of covers of major publications including Life, Look, Time, Saturday Evening Post, Forbes and others, he remains relatively unknown outside his hometown Chicago.

This film is more than a biography—it’s a story about courage and compassion. It’s a portrait of an artist, the son of Russian immigrants, who believed so strongly in the promise of America that he fought for it during World War II—and for the rest of his life on the streets, with his camera. Art Shay’s work speaks to our current times in profound ways and continues to influence a new generation of photojournalists. Learn More: artshayfilm.com

This event is IN-PERSON at Soho Photo Gallery and free to attend. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is co-sponsored by Soho Photo Gallery, APA National, and The Lucie Foundation.

10/06/2026

NEW EXHIBITION: Our October Members’ Show Features Linda Jacobs, Leslie Hanes, Piper Smith, Audrey Bernstein, Gordon Saperia, Ronaldo Aguiar & Margery Schab. October 7 through November 1. OPENING RECEPTION Thursday, October 8, 6-8PM. Gallery hopping? Hop over to us at 539 West 23rd Street in Chelsea, and meet the artists at our Opening Reception!

10/05/2026

New IN-PERSON Event: Preview Screening of “Art Shay: An America So Real”: Wednesday, October 14, 6:30PM, at Soho Photo Gallery: Meet the team behind the upcoming documentary, “Art Shay: An America So Real” and get a sneak preview of the film, and a Q&A with Director Ken Hanson. 🔴Get more details & register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔵About the Film: Directed and produced by first-time filmmakers Ken Hanson and Jack Davidson, along with editor and producer Dave Myszewski, the feature-length documentary introduces audiences to photojournalist, Art Shay. Over a remarkable career spanning seven decades, Shay photographed everyone from presidents, celebrities, sports legends and cultural icons to the everyday life of 20th century America. Yet, despite his work appearing on hundreds of covers of major publications including Life, Look, Time, Saturday Evening Post, Forbes and others, he remains relatively unknown outside his hometown Chicago.

This film is more than a biography—it’s a story about courage and compassion. It’s a portrait of an artist, the son of Russian immigrants, who believed so strongly in the promise of America that he fought for it during World War II—and for the rest of his life on the streets, with his camera. Art Shay’s work speaks to our current times in profound ways and continues to influence a new generation of photojournalists. Learn More: artshayfilm.com

🔴This event is IN-PERSON at Soho Photo Gallery and free to attend. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-screening-of-art-shay-an-america-so-real-tickets-2002811915353?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔵This event is co-sponsored by Soho Photo Gallery, APA National, and The Lucie Foundation.

10/02/2026

Call for Submissions: LAST DAY TO ENTER!: Soho Photo Gallery’s Annual Alternative Process Photography Competition & Exhibition: This year the juror is Amy Arbus. What do we mean by ‘Alternative Process’? That would include, (but are not limited to), photographs created using the mediums of Albumen, Cyanotype, Van D**e Brown, Platinum/Palladium, Gum Bichromate, Bromoil, Salt Print, Tintype, Ziatype, Daguerreotype, Image Transfer, Liquid Emulsion, Photogravure, Chemigram, and more. The chosen images will be exhibited in our gallery in December. Get all the details here on the gallery website. Deadline for submissions TODAY, October 2 at midnight. Don’t turn into a pumpkin, enter! If you are an alternative process photographer, now’s your chance to be exhibited in our beautiful new gallery in Chelsea. Enter NOW!
https://www.sohophoto.com/alternative-processes-competition/

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539 W 23rd Street
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Wednesday	1pm - 6pm
Thursday	1pm - 6pm
Friday	1pm - 6pm
Saturday	1pm - 6pm
Sunday	1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12122268571

Website

http://www.sohophoto.com/

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