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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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Join the team at QUAD & FORMAT: FORMAT Festival Programme Co-Ordinator 

Join the team at QUAD & FORMAT: FORMAT Festival Programme Co-Ordinator 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 September, 23:59 (BST)  Interviews: Week beginning 28 September 2026    Role in place: Late October 2026  £12,000 (60 days during the period from October 2026 to April 2027)  QUAD and FORMAT International Photography Festival are seeking an experienced and ambitious Festival Programme Co-Ordinator to join the team on a fixed-term, freelance contract from October 2026 to April 2027. The Festival Programme Co-Ordinator will play a key role in the planning and delivery of FORMAT27, the UK’s largest biennale festival…
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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…
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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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