International Photography Hall of Fame Launches 2026 Charity Auction
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ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF) has launched its 2026 Charity Auction, offering a diverse array of photographic works and unique experiences to benefit the nonprofit organization. The auction, which runs online, features iconic images from renowned photographers and members of the Hall of Fame community.
The auction also includes two photographs from Keron Psillas's "Edge of Revelation" series, where flowers are encased in ice, creating a transformed and ethereal effect.
Unique experiences offered through the auction include photography walks in New York with Dan Root and in Lisbon with Keron Psillas, as well as a six-month photography mentorship with curator and Griffin Museum Executive Director Crista Dix. The auction also features a special handcrafted edition of Adger Cowans's book "ADGER," published by 21st Editions and limited to 100 copies, including two signed platinum prints.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the International Photography Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the art, science, and history of photography. Founded in 1965, IPHF collects and preserves important photographic works and materials while supporting exhibitions, educational programs, competitions, and opportunities to connect photographers and audiences around the world.
The auction is part of IPHF's 2026 Hall of Fame Awards celebration, which will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Indy Art Center in Indianapolis. The ceremony will honor Lee Friedlander, Sir Don McCullin, Garry Winogrand, Sandra S. Phillips, Fazal Sheikh, Joel-Peter Witkin, and Sarah Greenough. The evening will also feature acclaimed photographer Brian Ach as keynote speaker and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee Adger Cowans.
The event will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The Indy Art Center is located at 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis, IN. Tickets for the event are priced at $100.
In conjunction with the Awards, the Indy Art Center is presenting a special exhibition featuring nearly 50 photographs from the IPHF permanent collection, with a special focus on rock 'n' roll photography. The exhibition will run from October 2 to December 13, 2026, and is free and open to the public.