April 26–29, 2027
The
schedule.
Four days with a clear rhythm — presentations in the mornings, field workshops Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, PhotoJAM evenings, and The Closing Process to finish.
Presentations
Field workshops
PhotoJAM
Special events
Open time
Monday — Arrivals & Opening
The first day is intentionally unhurried. Check in, settle into Moab, and ease into the symposium with an opening evening that sets the tone without overwhelming.
2:00 pm
Arrival
Check-In & Registration
Pick up your registration packet at the venue front desk. The afternoon is yours.
5:30 pm
Community
Welcome Reception
An informal gathering to meet presenters and fellow attendees before the symposium formally begins. Light bites and drinks.
7:30 pm
Opening Session
Welcome & Introduction to MPS 2027
David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick open the symposium — setting context, introducing presenters, and establishing the creative tone for the days ahead. Bruce Hucko shares a few words on the spirit of the event.
Tuesday — Presentations & Field Workshop 1
Morning presentations followed by the first round of field workshops. Everyone selects one workshop leader for Tuesday afternoon — groups of 9 depart from the venue.
7:30 am
Open
Breakfast
Continental breakfast at your hotel before the day begins — most attendees stay within walking distance.
9:00 am
Presentation
Presenter TBD — Talk title TBD
Opening presentation of the day. Full details announced as the event approaches.
10:30 am
Presentation
Presenter TBD — Talk title TBD
Second morning presentation. Full details to follow.
12:00 pm
Break
Lunch & Free Time
Time to eat, rest, and process the morning before field workshops depart.
1:30 pm
Field Workshop 1 — groups depart by leader
Field Workshop · Group A
Colleen Miniuk
Workshop title TBD. Max 9 participants. Departs from the symposium venue.
Field Workshop · Group B
Chuck Kimmerle
Workshop title TBD. Max 9 participants. Departs from the symposium venue.
Field Workshop · Group C
David Kingham
Workshop title TBD. Max 9 participants. Departs from the symposium venue.
Field Workshop · Group D
Michael E. Gordon
Workshop title TBD. Max 9 participants. Departs from the symposium venue.
Field Workshop · Group E
Bruce Hucko
Workshop title TBD. Max 9 participants. Departs from the symposium venue.
Field Workshop · Groups F–H
Additional Leaders (TBA)
Three additional workshop groups depart with leaders to be announced.
Evening
PhotoJAM
PhotoJAM — Evening Gathering
Hosted by Mike Hayden. A relaxed communal gathering after the field. Share images, swap stories, have a drink. Participation is always welcome and never required.
Wednesday — Presentations & Field Workshop 2
The same structure as Tuesday — morning talks, afternoon in the field with a different leader. Attendees must choose a different workshop leader than Tuesday.
7:30 am
Open
Breakfast
9:00 am
Presentation
Presenter TBD — Talk title TBD
Full details to follow.
10:30 am
Panel Discussion
All Presenters — Open Discussion
An open panel with all presenters — questions encouraged from the floor throughout. One of the most generative conversations of the symposium.
12:00 pm
Break
Lunch & Free Time
1:30 pm
Field Workshop 2 — different leader from Tuesday
Field Workshop · Groups A–H
All Workshop Leaders
Same format, different leader. All 8 groups depart again from the venue. Attendees must choose a leader they did not work with on Tuesday.
Evening
PhotoJAM
PhotoJAM — Evening Gathering
Second PhotoJAM of the week. Hosted by Mike Hayden. The format loosens a little — by Wednesday night, people know each other. Often the most memorable evening of the symposium.
Thursday — The Closing Day
The final day moves from a guest closing presentation into The Closing Process — a collaborative group editing session — and ends with a relaxed farewell gathering.
7:30 am
Open
Final Breakfast & Informal Goodbyes
A relaxed last morning. Coffee, conversation, and the particular warmth of a group of people who’ve just spent three days making photographs together.
9:00 am
Closing Presentation
Guest Closing Presenter — To Be Announced
A guest speaker closes the formal presentation program with a session that opens into The Closing Process — a philosophical and personal reflection on creativity, meaning, and the work we make. Speaker and title to be announced closer to the event.
11:00 am
Special Session
The Closing Process
Participants work on a single fresh image made during the symposium. All presenters circulate through the room — looking, asking questions, offering perspective. The session closes with a shared viewing and discussion of the work made together over the past four days.
1:00 pm
Open
Lunch & Farewells
An unhurried close. Eat, linger, exchange contact information. The symposium formally ends here, though Moab is worth staying a day or two longer.
Schedule note
Presentation titles and speaker assignments will be confirmed and announced as MPS 2027 approaches. Times shown are approximate and may shift slightly. Registered attendees will receive a final detailed schedule approximately four weeks before the event.
April 26–29, 2027 · Moab, Utah
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Workshop selection is in registration order. Register early to maximize your preferred-leader options.