PolaCon
- andyodom
- Aug 1, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 16 minutes ago
Polacon 10 - september 25 - september 28, 2025
Join us September 25-28 in Denton & Dallas, Texas for three and a half days of instant film fun!
#PolaCon10 will be packed with 20+ demos, talks, Q&As, panel discussions, workshops, photowalks, live music, special surprises, and much more!
PolaCon takes place at multiple venues, read carefully!
Need a place to stay? We have a limited number of specially-priced hotel rooms available just for our attendees. You can view those by clicking here.
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your instant film journey, or an instant film aficionado, we’ve got something for you! Below is a tentative schedule. More details coming soon!
Thursday Sept. 25:
6pm-10pm: Meow Wolf Mixer
Catch some of DFW's best drag and burlesque performers on stage in the Neon Kingdom, and explore the mysteries of The Real Unreal! 21+.
Friday Sept. 26:
All Day: 14th Annual Rain-Or-Shine PolaWalk at the State Fair Of Texas!
Noon - 5pm: For those unable to make the State Fair Polawalk, we'll have arts & crafts workshops and family-friendly programming at Harvest House (331 E. Hickory, Denton, TX 76201).
6pm - ???: We wrap up the first official day of PolaCon 10 at Rubber Gloves (411 E. Sycamore, Denton, 76201) with photo-friendly performances. 18+.
Saturday Sept. 27:
Noon - 5pm: Zines & Things Swap Meet. Shop arts and crafts from some of DFW's most creative makers! All ages.
Noon - 5pm: We have a full slate of talks and workshops to up your instant film photography, or even just learn the basics! These cover everything from learning how to shoot live performances on instant film, mastering double exposures, working with transparencies, and more. More details coming soon. All ages.
7pm - ???: David Lynch-inspired drag and burlesque. We'll have more details on this soon, but trust us, you do NOT want to miss this. And yes, photography is encouraged. 18+.
Sunday Sept. 28:
Noon - 5pm: Dan's Silverleaf (103 Industrial, Denton, 76201). We kick off the final day of PolaCon 10 with Pam Brunch (delicious gourmet food you'll never forget), donuts (for those less adventurous eaters), and more workshops including mastering instant film portraits, tin types, emulsion lifts, and more. Additional details coming soon.
7pm - ???: We're back at Rubber Gloves to wrap things up with a full slate of amazing and fully-photographable musical performances. Come party with us as we close things out in style!
The schedule is subject to change, and we will have more details soon.
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Follow @instantfilmsociety and @pola.con on Instagram and Facebook for more details as they develop. Stay tuned for schedule updates, presenter announcements, and more!
Art by @mattcliff88
Trying to find a link for September Poloroid Polacan exhibit in temple, texas, so I may promote and share on Facebook. Hannah Harbour, my daughter, may be demonstrating emulsion lifts.