The project seeks to engage the people of Sunderland in a series of photographic experiments intended to explore the cross-currents of creativity shared by photography and science. It seeks to explore the connections between participatory and socially-engaged photography and to build a community of practice in this area. Experiments will ask questions relating to the natural and physical environment; social, domestic and work life; health and well-being of the city and its residents.
There is an opportunity for associate photographers/artists from the North East of England to contribute to #WearExperimenting by proposing and leading on a specific area of exploration. We are keen to receive proposals for support that will feed research for existing projects in development, providing the opportunity for photographic artists to develop their audience and deepen relationships with the public. The selected photographers will be expected to develop and deliver 2 half-day participatory workshops in identified community settings in Sunderland, supported by lead artist Jo Howell.
Associates will also be required to present the findings of their research and workshop in a zine/e-publication or photographic form and will be asked to share their practice and learning from the project in a peer reflection.
NEPN will also offer 2 x advisory sessions with the Associates which will aim to support their wider practice development.
Fee available: up to £3,000 per Associate inclusive of VAT, materials and expenses.
The activity should be undertaken during the period July-November 2018.
Application Process
Please email:
- Cover letter, incorporating artist statement and current areas of enquiry and why this opportunity would benefit your professional and creative practice (max 2 pages).
- CV
- Links to your photographic work
- Proposed budget breakdown (fees and any other costs).
- Indicative timetable
Applications should be sent to: nepn@sunderland.ac.uk by 9am Monday 16 July 2018.
We welcome enquiries and informal discussions, please email nepn@sunderland.ac.uk in the first instance express interest.
For more information about WearExperimenting visit:
Twitter: @WearExperiment
Instagram: @wearexperimenting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WearExperimenting/
This programme forms part of Observe. Experiment. Archive, NEPN’s overarching enquiry for 2018/19. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.