We’re recruiting!

Brighton Photo Fringe seeks a creative, dynamic, and experienced festival programmer with specialist knowledge of photography and lens-based media.

The Festival Programmer will:

* Be responsible for all aspects of research, planning, budgeting, organising and implementing original events and exhibitions that inspire audiences to think about photography in new ways.

* Collaborate with curators, photographers, BPF staff and artists on experimental and ambitious projects and events.

* Deliver talks on photography to diverse audiences.

* Represent Brighton Photo Fringe at public events.

The ideal candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the history of photography combined with an understanding of contemporary art and culture; is an adventurous risk-taker who does not fear experimentation, and who enjoys challenging curatorial conventions and proposing ambitious projects. The successful candidate will be open to new ideas and comfortable collaborating with curators, academics, photographers and artists from a variety of disciplines; thinks strategically and creatively about engaging diverse audiences through insightful events, installation design, text, media, programming academic and artistic perspectives on photography and lens-based media, and participation.
This is a freelance contract of 30 days at £125 – £150 per day (dependent on experience – with the possibility of more days).

How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to Jane@photofringe.org outlining your skills and experience in relation to the job description.
Closing date: 5pm on Wed 23rd May 2012.
Interview date: Mon 28th May 2012

See the website for more information on the role

Open Submission Solo Photographic Exhibition

October-November 2012
OPEN 2012 Details
Brighton Photo Fringe would like to invite submissions for OPEN 2012 – an open submission solo exhibition opportunity for an emerging to mid-career photographer or lens based artist.

Deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2012

Selectors 2012:

Clare Grafik - Head of Exhibitions, The Photographers’ Gallery

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin - Artists based in London

Susanna Brown - Curator of Photographs, V&A

See our website for full details and application process.

Next Networking Meeting

30^th May 2012
18:30 – 20:00
Phoenix, Green Room

Guest speaker Daniel Campbell-Blight discusses curating photography in his lecture Photography’s Object: Curating, Solipsism and the Punctum. There’ll be a Q&A session following the talk.

Daniel Campbell Blight is a writer, curator and academic based in London with a specific interest in the history and theory of photography and sound in the arts. He has recently programmed a series of talks and lectures at Daniel Blau Gallery (2011-2012), was previously the Director of Hotshoe Gallery (2009-2011) and a curator at Fulham Palace Gallery for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2007-2010). See his website for a full bio and CV.

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What’s On

Exhibitions and Events
Envision 2012
University of Sussex 3^rd year students of the BA Media Practice & Theory Degree show. A chance to see some fresh new work from an aspiring group of students. Digital Media, Music, Film and Photography.
Silverstone Building, University of Sussex
24^th May – 31^st  May
9am – 5pm daily

World Photography Awards Exhibition
An exhibition of the winning and runner up images from the Sony World Photography Awards is being held at the Saatchi gallery.  A wide range of photographic work from fashion to documentary images.  There will also be a programme of talks, events and workshops.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s HQ, Kinds Road, London, SW3 45Q
Running until July 22^nd
Open from 10am – 6pm daily

Photoworks
The latest issue of Photoworks will be available this month. Futures Past: History, Memory and Nostalgia, this issue features work by Farhad Ahrarnia, Doug Ashford, Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs, and Burkhard von Harder.
Lighthouse
Leading contemporary artist Zineb Sedira talks about her recent work and her practice methods.
Lighthouse, Brighton
July 5^th, 2012
7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Entry costs £3

ADay Photographing The World In A Day
ADay encourages photographers from all over the world to take a picture of something close to them on May 15^th and then upload it to the ADay website for all to see.
Online submission on May 15^th, 2012.
Free to enter.

The Photographers’ Gallery
Book launch and signing for Anders Petersen’s photographic documentation of Soho, London.
The Photographers’ Gallery
Free admission.
May 20^th, 2012
3:30pm till 6pm

The Photographers’ Gallery New Building Opens!
The Photographers’ Gallery’s new building now boasts 3 dedicated gallery floors including the Studio Floor which will host a range of talks, events and workshops.
Free admission
Public opening May 19^th, 2012
10am till 6pm

Opportunities

Brighton Blow Up
Call for proposals from artists based in the UK or with a previous track record of exhibiting or working in the UK. Large printed artwork 28 m wide x 10 m high to be displayed on the front façade of the Phoenix Brighton building in 2012/2013.
Deadline for applicants: May 30^th 2012

East London Photo Month
East London’s international festival of photography is calling for work from established and emerging photographers.  The festival features a number of workshops, walks, talks and discussions.  Free participation.  Entry forms available online.
Deadline for applicants: June 30^th, 2012
Festival from October to November 2012

Photoworks Job Opportunity
Photoworks is currently advertising for a full time, fixed term Programme and Participation Co-Ordinator for the Brighton Photo Biennial 2012.
Closing Date is the 21^th May, 2012.

Arts Jobs – Be a Photography Tutor
The Culture Club Photography Workshops are looking for photographers interested in teaching in the London, Bristol and Manchester areas.  Applicants need to be available during evenings and at weekends.
Deadline for applications: 18^th May 2012

Be a Mass Observer
Be a Mass Observer for the day. Document your daily movements and become a part of history. Diaries are to be submitted electronically and will be available to view alongside hundreds of others as part of recording the everyday lives of Britons in 2012.
12^th May
Courses
Abstraction, Photography and Play: Mindfulness of Photographic Seeing and Thinking
Eva Kalpadaki’s course challenges participants to look beyond the everyday and think outside the box whilst taking photographs. The course explores the creative side of photography and allows you to experiment in a manner free from technicalities.
Friend’s Meeting House, Brighton
May 30^th to July 18^th
Booking deadline – 28th May
£100 (Full)
£90 (Concession)

Photographing Brighton
A three-week course, Photographing Brighton focuses on Brighton’s influential scenery, architecture and iconic sights, encouraging participants to find different ways to photograph and document them.
City College Brighton & Hove
From May 26^th, 2012.
£45

The Photographers’ Gallery
New course, A Brief History of British Photography engages with key movements and developments in British photography with relation to American and European influences.
The Photographers’ Gallery
June 16^th to July 14^th, 2012
4pm till 5:30pm
£88/£99

Brighton Photo Fringe seeks a creative, dynamic, and experienced Festival Programmer with specialist knowledge of photography and lens-based media.

The ideal candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the history of photography combined with an understanding of contemporary art and culture; is an adventurous risk-taker who does not fear experimentation, and who enjoys challenging curatorial conventions and proposing ambitious projects. The successful candidate will be open to new ideas and comfortable collaborating with curators, academics, photographers and artists from a variety of disciplines; thinks strategically and creatively about engaging diverse audiences through insightful events, installation design, text, media, programming academic and artistic perspectives on photography and lens-based media, and participation.

Specific duties include:

Responsible for all aspects of research, planning, budgeting, organising and implementing original events and exhibitions that inspire audiences to think about photography in new ways.

Delivers talks on photography to diverse audiences, and represent the BPF at public events.

Collaborates with curators, photographers, the staff team and artists on experimental and ambitious projects and events.

A freelance contract of 30 days at £125 – £150 per day (depending on experience – with the possibility of more days).

How to apply:  Please send a CV and covering letter to Jane@photofringe.org outlining your skills and experience in relation to the job description.

Closing date: 5pm on Wed 23rd May 2012.

Interview date: Mon 28th May 2012

More information on the role

The Festival Programmer will be responsible for contributing to a nationally recognised, dynamic, and very active exhibition and events programme of contemporary photography and lens-based media.  Delivering an experimental programme that offers a rich and diverse sampling of significant local, national and international developments in all photography and lens-based media. Based on original research and plans they will be able to conceptualise exhibitions and other projects of contemporary photography and lens-based media examining diverse topics and current themes.  Working with a team to develop a more creative and engaging environment for public spaces through site-specific installations, commissions, and events.

Requirements include:

Essential requirements

Photography

A track record of public presentations and active and visible participation in the national or international photography community (a minimum of two years experience preferred).

Ability to identify international and national photographers to complement local work

Hands-on and historical knowledge of photography’s techniques and materials.

Informed of current activities in contemporary photography and practice through research and exposure to cultural happenings, initiatives, and organisations, with the ultimate goal of making recommendations to BPF.

Excellent contacts within the UK and international photography sector.

Festival Programming

Possesses a high level of self-direction and initiative with strong time-management abilities with high capacity to coordinate complex projects to completion and work under pressure.

Proven track record of curating and organising photography exhibitions and all associated programming: coordinating public events, talks, tours and screenings.

Networked

Ability to collaborate internally and externally, and cultivate strong relationships with network of photographers, volunteers and colleagues.

Maintains ongoing, active professional relationships with artists, photographers, curators, and critics locally, nationally, and internationally.

Regular engagement in programs, talks and symposia.

Audience Development

Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for bringing academic research and distinctive photography programmes to a broad public in accessible ways.

Actively engage in BPF website and other digital outreach media with good experience of social media, including the use of tools such as Twitter and Facebook for audience engagement.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including the ability to communicate a dynamic vision, complex concepts photography theory, visual arts, and cultural practice to an audience that ranges from casual exhibition goers to academics.

Experience of brokering and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of people and organisations

Team working

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to work with a staff, board and other vital contacts; sharing responsibility with the programme and the team, and supporting colleagues

Be able to manage a portfolio of projects on-target and on-budget in liaison with the team.

Desirable requirements

Education, Training and Professional Development

Assist in the development and production of interpretive strategies and materials as they relate to exhibition projects to make exhibitions relevant to diverse audiences.

Collaborate with the Director in the creation of education programme content and participate in education program activities as related to the contemporary photography and lens-based media.

Fundraising

Be able to assist with fundraising for trusts, foundations and sponsorship.

Budgets and administration

Able to perform both intellectual and administrative tasks in a structured yet flexible manner, and understands the specifics of working with and for artists and the general public.

OPEN 2012 Details

Brighton Photo Fringe would like to invite submissions for OPEN 2012 – an open submission solo exhibition opportunity for an emerging to mid-career photographer or lens based artist.

Deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2012

Selectors 2012:

Clare Grafik – Head of Exhibitions, The Photographers’ Gallery

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin – Artists based in London

Susanna Brown – Curator of Photographs, V&A

Selected artist will receive

High profile solo exhibition as part of Brighton Photo Fringe at Phoenix Brighton

Artist’s fee £500

Production budget

Travel expenses (within the UK)

Eligibility

Emerging and mid-career* photographic artists

Currently living or working in the UK

Any lens-based medium

Existing body of work which has not been previously exhibited in the UK

Submission Fee: £15.00

Brighton Photo Fringe supports photographers and lens-based artists by opening up spaces, coordinating participatory projects and creating opportunities. Every two years Brighton Photo Fringe brings together a city-wide festival of exhibitions and events that runs alongside Brighton Photo Biennial. OPEN 2012 will be the keynote exhibition of this year’s Brighton Photo Fringe festival and will be closely linked to Brighton Photo Biennial.

Phoenix Brighton is the largest artist-led organisation in the South East. It provides galleries, community projects, education programmes and 100 artist studios.

For further information please see:

www.phoenixbrighton.org

To apply please send

1. Up to a maximum of 20 images in JPEG format (72 dpi, each image no larger than 3MB) or for film or video works please send a link to your work online.

2. Details of submitted works, including year of production, dimensions and any specific printing, framing or equipment requirements.

3. Statement of up to 500 words about your work.

4. Description of up to 250 words about how your work will be presented.

5. Artist’s CV including personal information and contact details (up to 2-sides A4 maximum).

6. Submission fee: £15

Through Paypal please enter your name and use the “Buy Now” on our website, or send a cheque made payable to Brighton Photo Fringe

7. Stamped addressed envelope if you would like your materials returned.

Email submissions to: open2012@photofringe.org

Or post submissions to:

Brighton Photo Fringe OPEN 2012,

Silverstone Room SB202,

School of Media, Film and Music

University of Sussex,

Falmer,

Brighton,

BN1 9RG

Deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2012

All applicants will be notified if they have been successful in late June.

We look forward to receiving your submission!

*Emerging artist – someone who is beginning to gain recognition. Mid-career – someone who’s had solo shows, has been published and who is recognised as an artist in this field.

Networking meetings

Thanks to everyone who came along to the last networking meeting, it was great to see so many of you there! We heard a really inspiring talk from Dan Thompson, Founder of The Open Shops Network and all came away brimming with ideas for the forthcoming festival. Especially useful was Dan’s toolkit for getting into and managing your exhibition space and for anyone who couldn’t make it to the meeting, you can find the toolkit here http://bit.ly/jKCOqZ

We hope to see everyone again at our next meeting:

30^th May 2012
18:30 – 20:00
Phoenix, Green Room

Guest speaker Daniel Campbell-Blight discusses curating photography in his lecture Photography’s Object: Curating, Solipsism and the Punctum. There’ll be a Q&A session following the talk.

Daniel Campbell Blight is a writer, curator and academic based in London with a specific interest in the history and theory of photography and sound in the arts. He has recently programmed a series of talks and lectures at Daniel Blau Gallery (2011-2012), was previously the Director of Hotshoe Gallery (2009-2011) and a curator at Fulham Palace Gallery for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2007-2010). See his website for a full bio and CV.

Brighton Photo Fringe Facebook Page

We’re going to be moving from our group to a page! Our page is a work in progress and we’re keeping the group for now, but please “like” the new page for all the latest news and networking, and to see how we’re getting on with developing or time line.

What’s On

World Photo London

A plethora of photography related events happening in London this weekend! Some ticketed, some free, including workshops, seminars and exhibitions.

Bristol Festival of Photography 

BPF Office Manager, Jane is off to Bristol next week for the launch of the second edition of this biennial festival comprising more than 100 exhibitions, and a programme of talks and events. The full program is available now!

3^rd – 31^st May

PhotoVoice Lecture Series: Peter Marlow

30^th April – 7.00pm

Kings Place, London

Tickets – £9.50 / £6.50 students

New art space opening in London

A Brooks Art

Opening show: Sam Nightingale, Spectres of Film: Islington’s Lost Cinemas &Other Spaces

3^rd May – 30^th June

Private view – 3^rd May 6:00pm

MA Photography Pecha Kucha

9^th May – 7:00pm (doors at 6:30pm)

The Old Market, Brighton

Tickets – £4.00 / £3.00 concessions

Out of Focus : Photography

Includes work by Mitch Epstein, Broomberg & Chanarin, Hannah Starkey and John Stezaker.

Saatchi Gallery, London

25^th April – 22^nd July

Edgar Martins, This is not a House

The Wapping Project, London

9^th May – 30^th June

Open Tues to Sat

Opportunities

Photoworks are recruiting!

Programme & Participation Co-ordinator

We’re recruiting for a full-time fixed-term role to work closely with the Director and Programme Team to develop and deliver the Brighton Photo Biennial in October 2012.

Application deadline – 21^st May

Photography Society Facilitator

Claremont Project, London

We are looking for a creative, friendly photographer to share their skills and ideas on an ongoing basis with our Photo Society here at Claremont.

Deadline – 31^st May

Open call for video submissions

anyARTSmanchester

Video artists are invited to submit a 3 minute film that explores the conflicting human and digital realities of contemporary society.

Deadline – 1^st May

FORMAT Photography Festival Coordinator

QUAD, Derby

A unique opportunity to be part of a successful team delivering a leading International Photography Festival.

Deadline – 16^th May

Open Submission Solo Photographic Exhibition

October-November 2012

OPEN 2012 Details

Brighton Photo Fringe would like to invite submissions for OPEN 2012 – an open submission solo exhibition opportunity for an emerging to mid-career photographer or lens based artist.

Deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2012

Selectors 2012:

Clare Grafik – Head of Exhibitions, The Photographers’ Gallery

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin – Artists based in London

Susanna Brown – Curator of Photographs, V&A

Selected artist will receive

• High profile solo exhibition as part of Brighton Photo Fringe at Phoenix Brighton

• Artist’s fee £500

• Production budget

• Travel expenses (within the UK)

Eligibility

• Emerging and mid-career* photographic artists

• Currently living or working in the UK

• Any lens-based medium

• Existing body of work which has not been previously exhibited in the UK

Submission Fee: £15.00

Brighton Photo Fringe supports photographers and lens-based artists by opening up spaces, coordinating participatory projects and creating opportunities. Every two years Brighton Photo Fringe brings together a city-wide festival of exhibitions and events that runs alongside Brighton Photo Biennial. OPEN 2012 will be the keynote exhibition of this year’s Brighton Photo Fringe festival and will be closely linked to Brighton Photo Biennial.

For further information please see www.photofringe.org or contact info@photofringe.org

Phoenix Brighton is the largest artist-led organisation in the South East. It provides galleries, community projects, education programmes and 100 artist studios.

For further information please see:

www.phoenixbrighton.org

To apply please send:

1. Up to a maximum of 20 images in JPEG format (72 dpi, each image no larger than 3MB) or for film or video works please send a link to work online.

2. Details of submitted works, including year of production, dimensions and any specific printing, framing or equipment requirements.

3. Statement of up to 500 words about your work.

4. Description of up to 250 words about how your work will be presented.

5. Artist’s CV including personal information and contact details (up to 2-sides A4 maximum).

6. Submission fee: £15

Through Paypal please enter your name and use the “Buy Now” button below, or send a cheque made payable to Brighton Photo Fringe

7. Stamped addressed envelope if you would like your materials returned.

Email submissions to: open2012@photofringe.org

Or post submissions to:

Brighton Photo Fringe OPEN 2012,

Silverstone Room SB202,

School of Media, Film and Music

University of Sussex,

Falmer,

Brighton,

BN1 9RG

Deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2012

All applicants will be notified if they have been successful in late June.

Brighton Photo Fringe is supported by Brighton & Hove City Council and the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

We look forward to receiving your submission!

*Emerging artist – someone who is beginning to gain recognition. Mid-career – someone who’s had solo shows, has been published and who is recognised as an artist in this field.

Your name

30th May 2012

18:30 – 20:00

Phoenix, Green Room

Guest speaker Daniel Campbell-Blight discusses curating photography in his lecture Photography’s Object: Curating, Solipsism and the Punctum. There will be plenty of time for Q&A following the talk.

Daniel Campbell Blight is a writer, curator and academic based in London with a specific interest in the history and theory of photography and sound in the arts. He has recently programmed a series of talks and lectures at Daniel Blau Gallery (2011-2012), was previously the Director of Hotshoe Gallery (2009-2011) and a curator at Fulham Palace Gallery for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2007-2010). See his website for a full bio and CV.

OPEN 2012 Panel Announcement

OPEN 2012 is an open submission solo exhibition opportunity for an emerging to mid-career photographer or lens based artist. OPEN 2012 will be the keynote exhibition for the 2012 festival and will be housed in the Fringe Focus at Phoenix.

We are very pleased to announce the selection panel for the OPEN 2012:

Clare Grafik, Head of Exhibitions, The Photographers’ Gallery

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin, Artists based in London

Susanna Brown, Curator of Photographs, V&A

Full details of how to submit for OPEN 2012 will be released very soon!

Phoenix is a large independent visual arts organisation based in central Brighton. Phoenix provides 100+ studio spaces, short-term project space for hire by community groups and supports a gallery and education programme which bring together professional artists and the general public in a friendly and creative environment.

Networking meetings 

The next meeting is nearly upon us! We’ll be hearing about finding an alternative exhibition space from Dan Thompson on Tuesday (17^th April). We hope to see you at Fabrica from 18:30! Full details here.

BPF intern, Martin has been working hard to organise these meetings and we’re very happy to confirm our 4^th networking meeting of 2012:

30^th May 2012

18:30 – 20:00

Phoenix, Green Room

Guest speaker Daniel Campbell-Blight discusses curating photography in his lecture Photography’s Object: Curating, Solipsism and the Punctum. There will be plenty of time for Q&A following the talk.

Daniel Campbell Blight is a writer, curator and academic based in London with a specific interest in the history and theory of photography and sound in the arts. He has recently programmed a series of talks and lectures at Daniel Blau Gallery (2011-2012), was previously the Director of Hotshoe Gallery (2009-2011) and a curator at Fulham Palace Gallery for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2007-2010). See his website for a full bio and CV.

Brighton Exhibitions

Fabrica
The Otolith Group – I See Infinite Distance Between Any Point and Another
14th April – 27th May

Grey Area
Turtle Salon
14th April – 29th April

Sallis Benney Theatre
Hangover Square – CINECITY anniversary exhibition
5^th May – 27^th May

Talks
The Studio Club
Focus on Lightroom 4 with a talk and demonstration by Andrew Newson
Lion Works Studio, Eastbourne
16^th April
6pm – 8pm
£5

MA Photography Pecha Kucha
Students from University of Brighton’s MA course present their work.
Clickclickjim
9^th May
7pm
£4

Lighthouse
Monthly Talks – James Bridle
Creative Technologist in residence at Lighthouse as part of Happenstance
At this talk, James will introduce his work, and his thoughts on networks, architecture and digital behaviour.
3^rd May at 7pm

The ArtsFORUM
Victoria Dawe and John Mallett present works in progress
18^th April
6:30pm – 8:15pm

Opportunities
Photoworks are recruiting
Photoworks are looking for a part-time Digital Product Manager
Deadline for applications 27th April

Photostatik
Freelance Photographic Tutors
“We are looking for a freelance photographic tutors with experience of teaching and are CRB checked, for either running photographic workshops for adults, young students or graduates.”
London
Deadline for applications 14^th May

Open Call – Curatorial Studies Residency
The Node Center for Curatorial Studies Residency is a program lasting twelve intensive weeks, designed for international emerging curators who wish to expand their professional practice by developing projects in Berlin in a collaborative environment.
Deadline for applications 30^th April

Courses
New summer courses at Create
Courses include zine making, creative photography and lighting
Create Studios, Brighton

Cracking the Safe
A FREE seminar at which special guest speakers and expert panellists who will offer unique insights into ways to finance your ideas and fund your projects.
Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth
26^th April, 6pm-8pm

2 Session Photographing London workshop at Morley College London for all abilities
Sunday 22nd+29th April
Fee: £59, Concession: £47 +  Zone 1+2 Travel Card
Get back into taking pictures, meet others, develop a project…
3 Session Photographing Brighton workshop at City College Brighton & Hove in May 2012
Find new and interesting ways to capture image of Brighton. Friendly and sociable photography course for all abilities. £45. Bring camera. May need Brighton bus or train travel ticket
For more info contact: j.horbaschk@gmail.com

New Venue in Brighton for creative events during the Festival

Do you have an innovative project that you would like to try out, but have no money to hire a space? The new Green Room Café at Phoenix Brighton is open to your suggestions! Centrally located next to the Level, the café will be open throughout May and early June, daytime and evenings. If you have an idea please contact us.

The type of activity suitable for this space is

Slide shows or film

Arts performance pieces

Talks and discussions

Group meeting place

For further information please contact Phoenix Brighton

tel 01273 603700 or info@phoenixbrighton.org

Festivals

Bristol Festival of Photography http://www.bfop.org/

Live in or visiting Bristol in May? Get your fix of photography at the second edition of this biennial festival comprising more than 100 exhibitions, and a programme of talks and events

3^rd – 31^st May

London Festival of Photography

Exhibitions take place in venues such as St Pancras International, the Museum of London and Guardian Gallery featuring street, documentary and conceptual photography.

Launches 1^st June

London Exhibitions
Dan Holdsworth
Transmission New Remote Earth Views
Brancolini Grimaldi, London
Until 19^th May

Thomas Ruff
MA.R.S.
Gagosian Britannia Street
Until 21^st April

Broken Stones: Ruins and the picturesque in vintage photography
James Hyman, London
Until 5^th May

Thomas Demand: The Dailies
Spruth Magers, London
Opens 14^th April

Photovoice and Globalnet21
PICS Festival
19^th May
The Hub Westminster, London

Welcome to a very sunny BPF Newswire!

Brighton Photo Fringe’s Project Manager, Tasha Ba-Abdullah and former Director, Helen Cammock sent us a report on what they’ve been up to in Barbados!

Hi everyone!

We’ve installed an international photography exhibition that included Caribbean and British photographers as part of the Roots and Wings Open Call, in partnership with Urban Flo.  The exhibition is in the Steel Shed in Queens Park, Bridgetown and has been supported by the National Cultural Foundation and National Art Gallery Commission, Barbados.

We’ve also run a photography workshop for a group of young people from Barbados Community College – the workshop went really well and the young people were both focused and creative. Work from this project will be exhibited as part of Brighton Photo Fringe 2012.

We’ll also be doing professional development sessions and studio visits for interested local practitioners in the remaining days of our stay in Barbados.

It’s been really busy and very hot, we’ve met some amazing people including photographers who are passionate about their work and who really want to be part of a network offering exchange and dialogue with other photographers and lens based artists internationally.

See you soon!

Helen and Tasha

Ever thought of working with us?

Things are getting busier with lots of exciting plans in the pipeline! We’re looking to develop our database of freelance practioners for work on future projects. If you’ve ever thought about working with BPF we’d love to hear from you.
The two areas we are focusing on this month are fundraising and education. We are particularly looking for people who have an up-to-date CRB check and have experience of working with young people. We are also looking for people who have a successful track record in fundraising.

Day rates range from between £80 to £125 per day dependant on experience.

Please send your CV to focus2012@photofringe.org and state in the subject line ‘CV education’ or ‘CV fundraising’

April networking meeting

Don’t forget the next networking meeting focussing on finding an exhibition space:

17^th April 2012

18:30 – 20:00

Fabrica, Brighton
To help you think about where and how to show your work during this year’s festival Empty Shops Network founder Dan Thompson talks about finding an alternative exhibition space.

We’re planning our summer networking meetings, do you have something you would like any of the sessions to focus on? Please email ideas to info@photofringe.org.

Fringe Focus spaces – we’ve extended the deadline!

We’ve got some spaces at the Fringe Focus at Phoenix up for grabs. Full details can be found on the website, but to submit for the chance to have one of these spaces please send:

Your name, postal address, email and phone number

Group name if applicable

Title of exhibition (or working title)

Short exhibition proposal (up to 200 words)

Whether you are submitting for the group or individual space

Up to 5 Jpeg images (max 10mb)

Deadline for submissions: 5pm on Friday 27^th April 2012

Submissions should be sent to:  focus2012@photofringe.org

Opportunities

Foto8 Summershow 2012 call for entries

An international platform for new and emerging talent, the Foto8 Summershow encourages photographers of all levels to be involved by submitting images that “provide a window on life, convey powerful stories and evoke questions.”

Deadline for submissions is 14^th May

Call for Proposals
Berwick Upon Tweed Film & Media Arts Festival are currently accepting proposals to create a new commission to be exhibited at their festival in September. The selected proposal will be awarded £2,500 to cover artist fees and all production costs.
Deadline for submissions is 10th May 2012

Lighthouse are hiring!
There are two new exciting positions available at Lighthouse, the brighton based digital culture agency. See the website for full details and to apply.
Deadline for applications are 20th and 23rd April 2012.

Courses

Subjective Photography – From Editing to Self Publishing

This course is for photographers/visual artists who already have a project and wish to self-publish it. Through peer discussions, study of photography books, and the notion of subjective photography you will be guided into the magic of editing your own work and learning storytelling techniques.

Venue: Brighton Junction

Tutor: Evangelia Voutsaki

On Wednesdays 7.00pm‑9.00pm

Starts 18 April for 5 weeks

Cost £45.00 (£27.00)

Cracking the Safe

A FREE seminar at which special guest speakers and expert panellists who will offer unique insights into ways to finance your ideas and fund your projects.

Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth

26^th April, 6pm-8pm

2 Session Photographing London workshop at Morley College London for all abilities

Sunday 22nd+29th April

Fee: £59, Concession: £47 +  Zone 1+2 Travel Card

Get back into taking pictures, meet others, develop a project…

3 Session Photographing Brighton workshop at City College Brighton & Hove in May 2012

Find new and interesting ways to capture image of Brighton. Friendly and sociable photography course for all abilities. £45. Bring camera. May need Brighton bus or train travel ticket.

For more info contact: j.horbaschk@gmail.com

Janine Boyer announces her Intermediate Photography Course Starting 24th April, Central Brighton:

Early Bird Discounted Price £79 (normally £95)

Ideal if you want to:

Advance your technical skills

Learn more about Other Photographers Work

Learn to respond to a brief to produce a coherent body of work

And all in a supportive environment.

Book now to reserve a spot and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount!

What’s on

Help The Photographers’ Gallery to finish their new building
The Photographers’ Gallery new building is due to open in London on 19th May. Help them to complete the project by buying a virtual brick. “The Gallery wouldn’t be the same without our supporters and visitors – you are central to our history, please now be part of our future.”

Photographs Gallery at the V&A
Opened in October 2011, a selection of highlights from the V&A’s collection of photographs can now be seen in a new, permanent gallery. The launch exhibition displays works by key figures of photographic history, including Victorian portraits by Julia Margaret Cameron and works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Diane Arbus and Irving Penn.

Imperial War Museum

Shaped by War: Photographs by Don McCullin
Until 15th April 2012

The Jewish Museum
No Place Like Home: Photographs by Judha Passow
Until 5th June 2012

The Street Collection

A sale of affordable street photography in support of PhotoVoice  
Street Photography has been enjoying an extraordinary renaissance in the last few years with a raft of dedicated publications, festivals, magazines and exhibitions. Now leading practitioners from across the world have come together to offer their work in an online sale to raise money for the charity PhotoVoice.
Sale runs: 11 – 25 April 2012
Work can be previewed online from 4 April 2012

Things are getting busier with lots of exciting plans in the pipeline! We’re looking to develop our database of freelance practioners for work on future projects. If you’ve ever thought about working with BPF we’d love to hear from you.

The two areas we are focusing on this month are fundraising and education. We are particularly looking for people who have an up-to-date CRB check and have experience of working with young people. We are also looking for people who have a successful track record in fundraising.

Day rates range from between £80 to £125 per day dependant on experience

Please send your CV to focus2012@photofringe.org and state in the subject line ‘CV education’ or ‘CV fundraising’.

When is the Brighton Photo Fringe?

Brighton Photo Fringe is a biannual festival, although we also undertake projects in the interim years (click here for details of past projects). 2012 is a festival year. Launching on the 6^th October, the festival will run for six weeks with the final exhibitions and events closing on the 18th November.

Who can exhibit in the Brighton Photo Fringe?

All photographers and lens-based artists are welcome to exhibit their work as part of the Brighton Photo Fringe. Click here for more information about the festival and organisation.

Why would I exhibit in the Brighton Photo Fringe?

Brighton Photo Fringe is a city-wide festival of exhibitions that are promoted throughout the South East and London. Operating in partnership with the Brighton Photo Biennial means we attract diverse and large audiences including industry professionals. This, in turn promises more exposure for you and your work! Participating in the festival you are certain to meet like-minded practitioners, develop contacts, and get peer and professional support and advice on your practice.

How do I find an exhibition space?

The majority of artists find and secure and manage their own exhibition space, either as an individual or as part of a group. Support for finding a space, fundraising and much more will happen at our networking meetings. You can also find a list of spaces and venues used previously on our website.

How can my exhibition be in the brochure?

We are currently firming up the details of cost, images and copy for the brochure and map for 2012, and will update this section shortly. We do, however, have deadlines for submission below:

Reserving space – 27^th July 2012

Send copy, image and payment from 30^th July 2012

Last chance to submit copy, image and payment – 10^th August

Send your brochure submission to brochure2012@photofringe.org

When are the networking meetings?

Currently the two confirmed dates are 15^th March and 17^th April 2012. Click here for more information. Further dates will be announced in the upcoming newswires, sign up to receive them here.

How do I submit for the Open’12?

TBC

What is the Online Focus?

Online Focus is a free online platform for photographers, lens-based artists, curators and audiences to participate in an experiment with exhibition curation. Growing and evolving over 12 months, the final crowd-sourced exhibition will be printed and exhibited as part of the Brighton Photo Fringe festival in 2012. See the Online Focus site for more details and to get involved!

Can I volunteer with the Brighton Photo Fringe?

Yes! We have amazing support from our volunteers, and really value the contribution they make to the success of our program. There are a variety of ways you can be involved, from working with us in the office to invigilating at an exhibition or event. Check the website to see what opportunities are currently available, or email our Office Manager, Jane to find out more: jane@photofringe.org

Can I exhibit in the Fringe Focus space?

The Fringe Focus is the hub venue for the festival and, in 2012, will be housed in the Phoenix Gallery. The selected artist for the Open ’12 will have their exhibition here for the duration of the festival. There will also be space for a group show and two individual pods, and additional space at the Red Roaster café (a second BPF venue in 2012) all of which will change during the six weeks.

The majority of artists who take part in the Brighton Photo Fringe find and manage their own exhibition space. The space available in the Fringe Focus is limited, and so allocation of one of the exhibition spaces will be made by lottery.

Click here to submit your exhibition for the chance of a space in the Fringe Focus.

What are the sizes of the available spaces in the Fringe Focus?

Group show space

North Gallery, Phoenix

Total wall space – 56.88 ft

(south wall 11.9ft / west wall14.58ft / north wall 11.9ft / east wall 18.5ft)

Individual pods

South Gallery, Phoenix

Total wall space – 26 ft

(1 wall 9.10ft / 1 wall 5ft / 1 wall 11.9ft)

Individual exhibitions will last for one week, and group exhibitions for two weeks.

To submit for the chance to have one of these spaces please send:

Your name, postal address, email and phone number

Group name if applicable

Title of exhibition (or working title)

Short exhibition proposal (up to 200 words)

Up to 5 images (max 10mb)

Whether you are submitting for the group or individual space

Deadline for submissions: 5pm on Friday 27^th April 2012

Submissions should be sent to: focus2012@photofringe.org

Each submission will be allocated a number and the lottery selection will be made the week beginning 30th April 2012.

N.B. There are 2 Group slots and 8 individual pod slots in the draw

17^th April 2012

18:30 – 20:00

Fabrica, Brighton

We at the BPF know how difficult it can be to find a gallery space. To help you think about where and how to show your work during this year’s festival Empty Shops Network founder Dan Thompson talks about finding an alternative exhibition space.