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FIRST DOOR
COLLECTIVE
Knock And We'll Open
PHOTOGRAPHY . MUSIC . DRINKS . NIGHTLIFE
Local Frequencies is a curated photography exhibition exploring personal perspectives on life in the Bay Area. Emerging photographers document the people, environments, culture, and everyday moments that shape their connection to place and community — from intimate portraits and street scenes to nightlife, landscapes, and documentary moments. More than an exhibition, Local Frequencies is a night built around photography, music, drinks, and community — bringing artists and audiences together to experience the diverse visual voices of the Bay Area in a social, energetic setting.
Harvey Milk Photobook Fair
Join Us at our Booth!
October 17th & 18th | San Francisco
Visit our booth at the Harvey Milk Photobook Fair in San Francisco. Get a sneak peek at what we have to offer for our November show!
Take a picture of our booth and tag us @firstdoorcollective
on your Instagram story/post for FREE admission to our Local Frequencies Show
WALK THROUGH THE FIRST DOOR
OUR MISSION
First Door Collective is a platform for emerging photographers and creative culture. Through curated exhibitions, social events, and community experiences, we create nights where people discover new artists, connect with others, and experience photography beyond a screen.
SUBMIT OR SAY HELLO
We answer everything, eventually...
HOW TO SUBMIT
Interested in showing your work at Local Frequencies?
We’re accepting submissions from emerging Bay Area photographers through October 18, 2026.
To submit, send your photographs via WeTransfer to knock@firstdoorcollective.com and include your full name, email address, and phone number in your message.
Please include:
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Your selected high-resolution photographs
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Instagram, website, or portfolio link (optional)
Please name your files using FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_01, FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_02, etc., so we can easily match your photographs with your submission.
Submitting work does not guarantee selection. Selected photographers will be contacted by email with an artist agreement and detailed information regarding printing, framing, installation, and exhibition requirements.
Submission Deadline: October 18, 2026
Exhibition: November 20, 2026 · West Portal Gallery, San Francisco
Questions? Reach us at knock@firstdoorcollective.com.