""We wanted people to see the breadth and the scope of FotoFest, from China to Argentina, from Russia to England, from Canada to Africa, and on and on," said Watriss."
""That was a radical message when the festival began in 1986, and it remains so today," Watriss stated, highlighting the ongoing relevance of the festival's founding values."
""I'm against it," replied FotoFest Executive Director Steven Evans when asked about censorship and the arts' response to governmental demands."
FotoFest's 40th anniversary features a retrospective with over 450 artists from 58 countries, celebrating the festival's founding values of internationalism and opportunity. Wendy Watriss, co-founder, emphasized the importance of showcasing diverse photography to counteract American parochialism. The festival atmosphere was positive, with strong attendance despite adverse weather. Attendees expressed confidence in the arts' resilience against censorship, reflecting a spirit of freedom and community that has persisted since the festival's inception in 1986.
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