The world's first (and only?) three-day instant film conference returns to the Bay Area in March 14 - 16, 2025!
This time bigger and better including the first PolaCon BayArea Street Fair, Zines & Things, Instant Photography Demos, Artist talks, Photowalks and more. AND an epic Day Zero event on 3/13. PLUS, this year marks the 5th anniversary of PolaCon Bay Area and COVID lockdown!
Details are subject to change, so keep checking back. PolaCon Bay Area is a RAIN OR SHINE event!
Day 0:- 12pm-4pm Day Zero starts at Aquatic Park Bleachers and walk to Buena Vista, https://museemecanique.com/ See the Sea lions, peir 39 etc Ending at Sweeties
4pm - 6pm - Sweeties Art Bar
475 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Day 1:- 12pm-3pm First PolaWalk
Meeting at Salesforce Building Gondola, intersection of Mission & Freemont St.
- ALL DAY - Sponsor Glass Key Photo: Open all day to stock up on film, shop, hang out, etc.1230 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- 4pm-6pm - Welcome/Check in Party at Leica Store SF463 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- 6pm-? Chinatown Photowalk - We'll wander Chinatown, shoot the neon, grab a bite (or drink), and look for adventure. Meet at Mr. Bing's.413-401 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
Day 2:
10am-12PM - Crane Cove PolaWalk.
18th street and, Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107
12pm-6pm - PolaCon Street Fair - Thee Parkside, 1600 17th St., San Francisco, 94107
All Day: B.Y.O.Backdrop - Bring your coolest backdrops, stands, and sandbags
All Day: Zine’s & Things Swapmeet. Bring your zine or craft to trade or sell!
12pm - Polaroid 101 Workshop with Martin Souza
12:30pm - Working With A Model Workshop - Niniane Kelley
1pm - Why Polaroids Still Matter In A Digital World Talk with Lenny Gerard
1pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!
2pm - Music Photography On Instant Film Workshop - Anders (Weirdo_Music_Forever)
2pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!
2pm - What's Wrong With My Polaroid? Workshop - Martin Souza
2pm - Tin Types Demo
2:30pm - Talk w/Pamplemosse founder Nora Lalle
3pm - Polaroid Fun With Filters Workshop - Cromwell Schubarth
3pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!
3pm - From Instant to Infinite: Polaroid Mixed Media 101 Workshop with Lenny Gerard
3:30pm - Leica Sofort 2 Demo - Danny Sanchez
4pm - Polaroid Graffitti Workshop - Paul Souza
4pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!
4pm - How To Organize Your Own Instant Film Photowalk - Panel Discussion
5pm - The State Of The Emulsion Address - Instant Film Society & Friends - Discuss the state of instant film photography in 2025!
6pm - 8pm - Dinner Break - Choose Your Own Adventure For Dinner
8pm - ??? - The Detour - Bar-cade Fun! - 2200A Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Day 3:
1pm-3pm - Alameda Photowalk Lead by East Bay Photo Collective.Meeting at Main Street Ferry Building - https://maps.app.goo.gl/M9kbqe7WtFS3jdn86
Ending at Faction Brewery - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzKcyu8jcXXy6N3D9
Folks in SF will take the 12:50PM Ferry from SF Ferry Building Leaving from Gate G - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SyYN26KW589Xwzjt8*
Ferry from SF leaves at 12:50PM but recommended to meet at the front stairs of the Ferry Building at 12PM*Ferry tickets can be purchased in the ferry build or on the ferry. Clipper Cards can also be used which is the easiest and cost effective to get around SF & Bay Area. Via card or App https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/
- 5pm-7pm - Beverages at House Of Shields, 39 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, 94105
- 7pm-??? - Karaoke at The Mint1942 Market St., San Francisco, 94102
There Are Multiple Locations For PolaCon Bay Area. Please Watch This Space For Details As They Develop!
Thanks to our sponsors:
@polaroid
@sfinstantphotowalk
@theeparkside
@underdogfilmlab
@glasskeyphoto
@eastbayphotocollective
@leicastoresf
Poster Art by @ferrisplock
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