Where can I see the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition in the US?

The U.S. premiere of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition is at Hangar 41, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA from April 24 to May 17, 2026. This is the only U.S. venue for this international exhibition. Tickets and details at westendartsdistrict.org.

How much are tickets for Ocean Photographer of the Year?

General admission is $25, youth/student tickets are $15, and the family package (2 adults + 2 kids) is $60. Early bird tickets with 20% off were available through April 1.

What is the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition?

Ocean Photographer of the Year is a prestigious international photography competition presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain. The exhibition features a curated selection of winning and finalist images from more than 15,000 submissions by photographers worldwide, spanning categories including wildlife, adventure, fine art, conservation, and human connection.

What are the opening hours for the OPY exhibition in Alameda?

The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at Hangar 41 runs April 24 through May 17, 2026. Check westendartsdistrict.org/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-alameda for specific daily hours, special events, and guided tour times.

How do I get to Hangar 41 at Alameda Point?

Hangar 41 is located at Alameda Point, Alameda, CA 94501 (GPS: 37.781507, -122.298787). Free parking is available on site. The venue is a ground-level, wheelchair-accessible historic WWII airplane hangar with accessible restrooms. Detailed arrival information is provided to ticket holders.

Are there other events during the OPY exhibition?

Yes! The exhibition includes special events such as the Bay Photo Lab 50th Anniversary Opening Gala (April 24), Field Notes from the Bay live storytelling, a Sunset Photo Cruise on SF Bay Ferry, An Evening of Kelp with Josie Iselin, and the Bay Perspectives photography gallery. Visit the event page for the full schedule.

BAY PERSPECTIVES GALLERY

April 24 - May 17

ALL TICKETS • $15/$25/$60

EDGE OF THE PACIFIC: BAY PERSPECTIVES

Local ocean photography curated by Jan Watten, Gray Loft Gallery, and Nick Winkworth, Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC).

SAILING SCIENCE EXHIBITS

Inspiring a passion for the ocean through discovery and play, hands-on exhibits introduce the science of the sea.

Photo by Sena Clara Creston

GALLERY PARTNERS

April 24 - May 17, 2026

OPENING HOURS

Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 6pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursdays and Fridays, Evenings
(see program for details)

LOCATION

Hangar 41, Alameda Point, Alameda
[Near 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501]

LIMITED 24-DAY EXHIBITION TICKETS

General Admission - $25 | Youth/Students - $15
Family Package - 2 Adults & 2 Kids - $60

TICKETS

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Selected for Print Exhibition

Eric Blum - “Feet”

Gene Dominique - "Ocean Beach Mandala"

James Lacona - "Sunset Marshes 5"

Patrick Jagger - "At the Ocean's Edge"

Sara Chieco - "Emergence"

Jim Van Slyke - "When the Tide Recedes"

JM Golding - "To the Stillness"

Christine Huhn - "Sea Foam at Ocean Beach"

Ivan Baxarias - "Impressionist Birds"

Alison Taggart-Barone - "Low Tide, Seaplane Lagoon"

Tamara Danoyan - "JellyFish"

Adam Thorman - "Out Along The Edges 14"

Bill Helsel - "Drakes Beach Dawn"

Sena Clara Creston - "Hang High"

Laura Cohen - "Rolling"

Maria Budner - "Ripples in the Fabric"

Eddy Lehrer - "Rising Tides"

Pablo Ramirez - "Storm Debris, Veterans Pier"

Bill Helsel - "Collapsing Pier And Derelict Tugboat"

Mitch Nelles - "David and His Boat"

Sena Clara Creston - "Puck Marked Portal"

Selected for Video Exhibition

Adam Thorman - "Out Along The Edges 20"

Wilton Wong - "Sutro #02"

Jeffrey Weston - "Heading to the Pacific"

Ted Michon - "Tennessee Beach"

Jared Elizares - "Inhale Exhale"

Xan Blood Walker - "Graffiti to the Bay"

Catherine Lipsetz Dauer - "Glimpse (Alcatraz)"

Stephen Elbert - "Surface Tension"

Andy Currid - "Early Shift"

Bryan Hewitt - "10th Gloaming"

Anne Rabe - "Berkeley Pier"

Andrew Lambeth - "Pacifica"

Charles Lucke - "Storm Wave"

Brad Rhodes - "Shipwreck, Salmon Creek"

Crystal Lynn Collins - "Grizzly Island"

Lisa Gonzalves - "Encinal Basin"

Scott Leon - "Golden Gate"

Frocca Forte - "New Blue Bridge"

Gene Dominique - "A Long Walk on Pier 14"

Brody Q - "Catamaran Sunrise"

Jennifer Waicukauski - "White Strike"

Kevin Tivenan - "Sausalito Wave"

John Martin - "Ocean Visions"

Shelly Errington - "Glistening Textures"

Malcolm Ryder - "Reclining Dune"

Maria Budner - "Cohabitation"

Bryan Hewitt - "10th Gloaming"

Patrick Jagger - "Peacefully Churning"

Rob Hamner - "Limantour Wave #9"

Rose Borden - "Shore Beach"

Steve Napoli - "Pfeiffer Beach"

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