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Become an F/SOS Member
Join a community where photography creates impact.

An F/SOS Membership is more than an annual card. It is an invitation to become part of a community that believes photography can educate, preserve memory, inspire dialogue and create meaningful social and cultural change.

By becoming a member, you directly support the work of Associação F/SOS while enjoying exclusive access to exhibitions, educational programmes, special events and the Centre for Experimental Photography (CEF).

Your membership helps sustain exhibitions, publications, artist residencies, educational initiatives, community projects and the F/262 International Photography Festival, ensuring photography remains accessible, relevant and capable of making a lasting impact.

Why Membership Matters

Membership is more than admission or exclusive access. It is a commitment to photography as a cultural force. Every membership strengthens the work of Associação F/SOS and helps create opportunities for artists, educators, students and communities to connect through photography. As a member, you become part of an international community that shares a belief in the power of visual storytelling to foster creativity, understanding and positive change.

The Centre for Experimental Photography
The heart of your membership.

The Centre for Experimental Photography (CEF — Centro de Experimentação da Fotografia) is the creative and educational home of Associação F/SOS.

Created as a place for experimentation, learning and artistic development, the CEF brings together analogue and digital photography through workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, artist talks and collaborative projects.

Whether you are beginning your photographic journey or developing an established practice, the CEF provides opportunities to learn, create and connect with a vibrant community of photographers.

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As an F/SOS Member, you'll enjoy:

  • Preferential member pricing on workshops and educational programmes
  • Preferential member rates for darkroom facilities
  • Preferential member rates for analogue film processing
  • Preferential member rates for fine art printing
  • Preferential member rates for studio hire
  • Preferential member rates for equipment hire
  • Priority booking for masterclasses, portfolio reviews and special programmes
  • Invitations to artist talks, networking events and members-only activities
  • Early access to new courses, workshops and educational initiatives

The Centre for Experimental Photography is more than a facility. It is where ideas are explored, skills are developed, and creative communities are built.

Choose Your Membership

Friend

An ideal introduction to the F/SOS community.
€ 25 Annually
  • Annual F/SOS Membership Card
  • Invitations to exhibition openings
  • Members exclusive newsletter
  • Priority booking for selected events
  • Preferential member pricing on workshops and educational programmes
  • Preferential member pricing on books, publications and selected merchandise
  • Access to partner privileges
  • Early access to selected programmes
Become a Friend

Friend +

Share the experience with someone else.
€ 40 Annually
  • Everything included in Friend, plus:
  • Membership for two people
  • Guest access to selected member events
  • Enhanced member pricing across selected educational programmes
  • Invitations to exclusive Friends events
Become a Friend +

Supporter

For members who wish to play a more active role in sustaining the work of F/SOS.
€ 75 Annually
  • Everything included in Friend+, plus:
  • Enhanced member pricing across all educational programmes
  • Complimentary annual portfolio review
  • Priority registration for limited-capacity workshops and masterclasses
  • Invitations to artist preview events
  • Recognition on the F/SOS website (optional)
Become a Supporter

Patron

For those committed to advancing photography through sustained philanthropic support.
€ 250 Annually
  • Everything included in Supporter, plus:
  • Invitations to Patron receptions
  • Private exhibition previews
  • Complimentary annual exhibition publication
  • Recognition in the Association's Annual Report
  • Invitations to exclusive Patron experiences
Become a Patron

Honorary Membership

Honorary Membership is awarded by invitation to individuals whose exceptional contribution to photography, culture or public life reflects the values and mission of Associação F/SOS.

Member Privileges:

F/262 International Photography Festival

  • Members enjoy priority booking for selected events, invitations to exhibition previews, preferential member pricing on festival activities and access to exclusive experiences throughout the Festival.

Centre for Experimental Photography

  • Receive preferential member pricing on workshops, masterclasses and educational programmes, together with preferential rates for studio hire, darkroom facilities, printing services, equipment hire and analogue photography resources.

Learning

  • Benefit from preferential member pricing on photography courses, portfolio reviews, mentoring sessions, artist-led workshops and specialised educational programmes offered throughout the year.

Publications

  • Enjoy preferential member pricing on exhibition catalogues, photobooks, limited editions, fine art prints and selected F/SOS publications and merchandise.

Events

  • Receive invitations to exhibition previews, artist talks, networking evenings, studio visits, photobook launches, photo walks and exclusive members-only experiences.

Partner Privileges

  • Members enjoy exclusive offers and preferential rates with a growing network of museums, cultural institutions, bookshops, cafés, photography retailers and partner organisations.

List of Honorary Members

  • The President of Portugal, José António Seguro