Darrel Hunter is our Guest of Honor | 7th Edition 2026
Darrel Hunter is a London-born and bred professional photographer. Dedicated to art his entire life, Hunter’s keen eye for exploring, discovering, and documenting what lies hidden beneath the status quo makes his work not only innovative and unorthodox but entirely necessary in today’s increasingly diverse and modern society…
Photographic Nights of Selma Festival
The Photographic Nights of Selma festival highlights photography as an art form and joins people from across the globe to share time together in a place with a rich history. Through the power of art, this festival is building bonds of friendship as it crosses a multitude of boundaries, and allows people to come together and better understand each other. The world is invited to enjoy this new, beautiful bridge, in Selma, Alabama.
[ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ]
Your work deserves to be seen in Selma!
Join photographers from around the world for the 7th edition of the Photographic Nights of Selma, November 6–7, 2026. Share your vision on a giant outdoor screen, meet artists and audiences, stay with local hosts, and become part of a warm, international photography community.
No theme. No limits. Just strong, original perspectives.
The Jury Prize includes an invitation to the Nuits Photographiques de Pierrevert in the South of France in July 2027.
Apply by September 15, 2026!
Latest News
2025 poster by Petar Mitrovic
The poster for the 2025 Photographic Nights of Selma festival is now available! You can find it at Arts Revive and Foot Soldier Park. A complete creation by Petar Mitrovic, guest of honor at our 6th edition.
Spider Martin’s 2025 exhibition
Exhibition at Selma Times Journal Building1018 Water Ave, Selma, AL 36701 James “Spider” Martin (1939-2003), photojournalist at The Birmingham News, documented one of the most crucial moments in American civil rights history. In February 1965, he was sent to Marion,…
2025, 6th Edition Schedule is out !
The Selma Photographic Nights team is pleased to announce The Schedule 2025 is out ! Mark your calendars for the following dates from from October 31st to November 1st 2025 ! Discover 2025 6th Edition !