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FORMAT International Photography Festival is organised by and is a partnership between QUAD and the University of Derby. QUAD is funded and supported by Arts Council England and Derby City Council, with additional support from a range of national and international partners.  

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FORMAT International Photography Festival Announces Open Call for March 2027 Biennale That Explores the Theme of ‘PLAY’

FORMAT International Photography Festival Announces Open Call for March 2027 Biennale That Explores the Theme of ‘PLAY’

SUBMIT NOW FORMAT International Photography Festival is delighted to announce that in March 2027 our FORMAT27 biennale will explore the theme of PLAY. Our Open Call invites exhibition and event proposals from artists, collectives and curators across the world to respond to the festival theme with diverse and imaginative proposals. Our eminent panel of international experts, together with the…
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East Meets West Masterclass Programme 2026/27 Announcement

East Meets West Masterclass Programme 2026/27 Announcement

GRAIN Projects (Birmingham), FORMAT, and QUAD (Derby) are delighted to announce a new iteration of the East Meets West Masterclass Programme, delivered through a combination of online and in-person sessions.  The…
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FORMAT Portfolio Review Bursaries — Applications Now Open

FORMAT Portfolio Review Bursaries — Applications Now Open

For the 2026 edition of the FORMAT Portfolio Review we are delighted to be offering 7 bursary places. Proudly supported by FORMAT and Shutter Hub. Bursaries are open to photographers and…
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