2026 My Place 3.0 Photography Workshop

August 6 — August 16, 2026

BigTown Projects is pleased to announce the third installment of the My Place Photography Workshop series, led by Jim Dow & Cassandra Klos.

The workshop will take place August 6–16, with four days held on site at BigTown Gallery August 13-16 in Rochester, Vermont.

This 10-day professional development intensive offers substantial one-on-one instruction and critique, along with an immersive cultural experience in Rochester that includes participation in the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Saturday, August 15th starting at 3pm with Cassandra Klos in conversation, Sunday, August 16th at 11am. 

The workshop culminates in a group video exhibition until October 26.

The workshop is intentionally limited to a small cohort of up to eight participants, selected from the applicant pool one week after submissions close. This small group format allows for deep engagement with the instructors, sustained feedback, and the development of a supportive working community that often continues beyond the workshop itself.

See video on Jim Dow by Corey Hendrickson (2024 My Place Participant) taken in Rochester post workshop event.

Workshop Fee: $2,500  (Includes the workshop, meals, tickets to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and a discount towards accommodations the Stable Inn).

Registration closes Jun 15, 2026

Full details about the workshop and application submission.

Participants will be announced by June 20th. Workshop payment by June 30th.