World cyanotype day - last Saturday in September

Once a year the cyanotype gets special attention. Since 2015 the cyanotype is celebrated on the last Saturday in September in the yearly event World cyanotype Day (WCD for short). The next time is the 30th of September 2023. Subscribe to the Cyanotype Newsletter, and you will be notified. Beginner or seasoned cyanotyper, don’t hesitate to take part!.

How to take part in World Cyanotype Day 2023 – with the theme “Inheritance”

If you know of more locations around the world doing exhibitions, please let us know and we’ll post them here.

AlternativePhotography.com – that is us – Gallery here on the website and also in our Social Media such as Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
For everyone globally. We are supporting World Cyanotype Day with a gallery, so take part on one or both, up to you! Deadline: Send your cyanotype by email from the 30th of September 2023. Deadline 7 October 2023, midnight, your own timezone. We will post them in our gallery as fast as we can manage. There are usually many entries, so there may be a delay. If you get a response by email we have received your cyanotype and it will be included. Please make our lives a little easier and follow ALL steps 🙂	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? In our gallery. Our Facebook page and Gallery 2023 Our Instagram @alternativephotography_com For our Supporting Members only: Our Pinterest board and Twitter account. Our YouTube channel.
How to send your cyanotype to us: Create a cyanotype on this year’s theme “INHERITANCE”. No nudes allowed. Scan it or photograph it and resize it to 1080 pixels at its LONGEST side. PLEASE don’t send large files, it ends up in the spam box and we may miss it. If you really don’t know how, let us know and we’ll try to help. Name the file “Name Surname, Country, Title.jpg” for example “Joanne Smith, USA, Shining Light.jpg” (Your name, the country where you are from, and the title of the image). Only ONE cyanotype per person. Use a file transfer such as Dropbox (free account) or WeTransfer if you can. Large files may get lost. Email the link and your Instagram account and Facebook account (if you have one and want to be tagged) to talk@alternativephotography.com. You will get a confirmation email within 2 days. It is FREE to enter, but please consider becoming a supporting member or making a donation. All the cyanotypes will be on display in the World Cyanotype Day 2023 gallery. Extra bonus: If you have instagram, post under the hashtag #cyanotypeday and tag your image with the handle @alternativephotography_com.
World Cyanotype Day – This is the official World Cyanotype Day that we support. It will be on the WCD website, their facebook group and Instagram account.
For everyone globally. How to enter: Join the World Cyanotype Day Facebook group and email cyanotypes to db Dennis Waltrip on entries.worldcyanotypeday@gmail.com. Read more on website. Deadline: TO BE ANNOUNCED.	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? World Cyanotype Day Facebook group
A Smith Gallery, Texas, USA – No longer doing WCD
Gallery is sadly closed.
A gallery in Australia – PARTICIPATION IS NOT YET VERIFIED FOR 2023
For everyone globally. How to enter: Victoria and Doug have moved to Victoria and are currently looking for a venue for a show. Read the interview with Victoria Cooper and Doug Spowart in Melbourne	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? An installation with cyanotype flags in a gallery in Victoria A catalogue after the event The Cyanotype in Australia Facebook group.
Blueprint Spain – PARTICIPATION IS NOT YET VERIFIED FOR 2023
How to enter: Scan a Cyanotype and email it to blueprint@gmx.es with the subject Line WCD 2022.	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? Virtual book and on Instagram: @blueprint_es
@labclube
For artists, collectives, and cultural spaces in Brazil. How to enter: 07 Sept: An Open Call Live on our Instagram: @labclube for Cyanotype Day Brasil 2024 at 8p.m (Brazil) 14 Sept: Rules announcement follow by Q&A Live on Instagram @labclube at 8p.m (Brazil) 30 Sept: Cyanotype Day Brasil Event Day, we’ll share all activities from participants. 09 Oct: Submission package arrival deadline at Lab Club. We’ll do a Digital Catalog in 2024 with 2023 and 2024 Cyanotypes.	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? On Instagram: @labclube. They have been doing a video meeting since 2015, and share info on how to make cyanotype on fabric and organizes a catalog. On their Instagram @labclube and: Catalogue. You can see the 2020-21 catalogue here
Shootapalooza at the Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville Tennessee
For everyone globally. Send flags for the gallery, with dimensions 12×12 inches, that need to be received by September 25th. The mailing address is: The Big Camera c/o Anna Lawrence 2012 Emoriland Blvd. Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 Ijams website is Ijams.org	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville Tennessee on September 30th Social media: Instagram: @ijamsnaturecenter Facebook: Ijamsnaturecenter Instagram: @thebigcamera Facebook: The Big Camera
Oak Gallery Carlsbad, California, USA
For everyone. How to enter: From 11 am-2 pm Oak Gallery, 3095 State Street, Suite G, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Event with live music. https://oak.gallery/calendar	Where will the cyanotypes be on display? In the gallery Oak Gallery in Carlsbad, California.

Instagram users

If you don’t want to send in an entry and instead post from your own account, we encourage you to tag your image with these accounts:

Also use these hashtags:

Use these hashtags: #worldcyanotypeday and #worldcyanoday.
And if you want more hashtags: #worldcyanotypeday2023 #cyanotypeday #cyanotypeday2023 #wcd #wcd2023

Need to brush up your skills? Here you can learn more

Start learning the cyanotype process in this article: Cyanotype the classic process and when you want to build your skills and deeper into the process, pick up a copy of the book Blueprint to cyanotypes.