About Positive Exposure

Founded by award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti in New York City, Positive Exposure has transformed into a global movement, celebrating the beauty and richness of human diversity.

For 25 years, Positive Exposure has operated as a 501(c)(3), building a more equitable, compassionate world for individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion. We all share the same need: The need to be seen. The need to be heard. The need to belong.

At Positive Exposure, we create spaces rooted in unity, respect, and inclusion through photography, film, educational programs, and advocacy at our gallery in East Harlem and around the globe.

Our Featured Programs

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    PEARLS Project

    Meet the amazing ambassadors bringing voices to life experiences and advocacy.

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    FRAME Library

    Watch Faces Redefining the Art of Medical Education (FRAME). Gain a more humanized understanding of medical conditions and critical topics through our searchable, web-based educational film library.

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    Lectures and Presentations

    Learn about our collaborations with hospital systems, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and educational institutions.

  • Exhibitions

    Explore and visit our showcased work in galleries and installations across the globe.

Positive Exposure Gallery

An accessible, first-of-its-kind community space dedicated to kickstarting conversations around inclusivity and celebrating human diversity. Located on NYC’s Museum Mile, Positive Exposure Gallery serves as a central hub to showcase visual, performing, literary and multisensory artists and programs.

Recent News & Positive Notes

  • Meeting the Pope!

    December 4, 2024

    Dispatch from Rick…with the Pope! Today, we introduced Positive Exposure to Pope Francis, and gave him a copy of our [...]

  • Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Jameson

    November 30, 2024

    Following Elizabeth Jameson's recent show in our gallery, we’d like to feature these excerpts from one of her essays, published [...]

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    FRAME Shoot In Buffalo

    October 6, 2024

    With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and  / The WITH Foundation, we filmed this weekend in Buffalo New [...]

Support Our Mission

Together, we can promote a more inclusive world by looking closer and talking about differences and disabilities — not looking away. Your tax-deductible donation makes it possible for Positive Exposure to build on our partnerships, expand educational resources, and continue redefining beauty.