Pictorial Foundation
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About
The PICTORIAL FOUNDATION is a women led 501(c)(3) not for profit arts organization dedicated to building a living framework for artists to be seen, read, supported, and remembered. Located in the heart of Newburgh, New York, the Foundation serves as a space for dialogue between artists and audiences, where photography, film, and the visual arts intersect with contemporary thought and experience.
Founded by Karen Ghostlaw Pomarico and Melanie Meggs and guided by a passionate Board of Trustees, the Foundation fosters the creation, exhibition, and exploration of contemporary multidisciplinary art through exhibitions, educational programs, artist talks, workshops, film screenings, publications, and cultural events. Through these initiatives, the Foundation supports emerging and established artists while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement and cultural exchange.
The Foundation is also home to The Pictorial List, an international photography magazine dedicated to visual storytelling and contemporary photographic practice. Together, the Foundation and magazine connect artists and audiences across the globe while contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the City of Newburgh and the Hudson Valley region. (PICTORIAL FOUNDATION)
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The Pictorial Foundation is a women led 501(c)(3) not for profit arts organization dedicated to building a living framework for artists to be seen, read, supported, and remembered. Located in the heart of Newburgh, New York, the Foundation serves as a space for dialogue between artists and audiences, where photography, film, and the visual arts intersect with contemporary thought and experience. Through exhibitions, publications, educational programs, artist talks, workshops, film screenings, and cultural events, the Foundation fosters creative exchange while supporting emerging and established artists. (PICTORIAL FOUNDATION)
Currently on view is CODE GIRL: Women in Public Space, a multidisciplinary exhibition celebrating the achievements, experiences, and leadership of women through photography, mixed media, installation, film, and contemporary art. The exhibition brings together artists whose work explores visibility, identity, resilience, and women's evolving role in public and cultural spaces. (PICTORIAL FOUNDATION)
The Foundation is also proud to announce that it has received funding from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundationto support the development of a walk in Camera Obscura and related educational programming. This ambitious project will create opportunities for workshops, artist talks, public engagement, and hands on learning centered on the history, science, and magic of image making. (Instagram)
In addition, submissions are now open for the inaugural Pictorial Foundation Film Festival, taking place August 8–9, 2026, in Newburgh, New York. Artists and filmmakers are invited to submit short art films exploring experimental, documentary, performance, animation, video art, and expanded cinema through FilmFreeway. (FilmFreeway)
Film Festival Submissions:
https://filmfreeway.com/PictorialFoundationFilmFestival
The Foundation is also home to The Pictorial List, an internationally recognized photography magazine connecting artists and audiences through visual storytelling and contemporary photographic practice. Together, the Foundation and magazine support a global creative community while contributing to the cultural vitality of the Hudson Valley.
Learn more about how the organization began:
https://mailchi.mp/digitalphotoacademy/photography-workshops-east-river-sunset-shoot-this-saturday-8694282?e=27948ce3f4
One correction: the Foundation address is 105 Ann Street, Newburgh, not 480 Broadway, so make sure all Chamber and event listings use the Ann Street address.
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