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...
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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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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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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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Join us once again on Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March 2026 for two incredible days of connection, feedback, and opportunity with leading international photography experts. Tickets go on...
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Midlands based artists Jinni Sur and Tegen Kimbley have been selected by the QUAD/FORMAT Curatorial Team as the 2025/26 Artists in Residence. The artists will be supported by the...
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QUAD/FORMAT are pleased to announce two residency opportunities for Midlands-based emerging artists and photographers whose practice has a focus on lens-based, digital and new media. We are inviting applications from early-career practitioners...
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THIS SAT’DEE29th March13 Market Place, Derby(Old Brigdens Shop) 19:00 – 23:00£10Doors & Bar open from 19:00Music 20:00 – Late Memories, music and SOUL.Derby’s very own soul super-group takes us...
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Thursday 13 March – FORMAT25 launch with exhibition previews followed by an afterparty at FORMAT’s HQ, QUAD. Thursday night events are ticketed so make sure to secure yours now! Friday 14...
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FORMAT25 Conference: CONFLICTED📍QUAD, Derby 🕤 09:30 – 17:30 🗓 14 March 2025 Book now to attend our FORMAT25 Conference! With presentations and panels from: David Bate (UK) KeynoteFelicity Hammond...
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Call for Publishers, Photographers and Photobook sellers Calling all Photobook publishers and enthusiasts – The FORMAT Photobook Market is returning to Derby for FORMAT25. The three-day event will take...
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Thero Makepe navigates political struggles and family history across Botswana and South Africa, British Journal of Photography Article by Diane Smyth, read the article here. FORMAT would like to...
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FORMAT International Photography Festival returns in March 2025, transforming the city of Derby into a vibrant showcase of the best photography and lens-based media that represent the theme of...
Read MoreCall for Publishers, Photographers and Photobook sellers Calling all Photobook publishers and enthusiasts – The FORMAT Photobook Market is returning to Derby for FORMAT25. The three-day event will take...
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It is with deep sorrow that we here at Derby QUAD & FORMAT Festival learn about the passing of John Blakemore. John was a master printmaker, photographer, and friend....
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We are delighted to announce that Stills, Edinburgh will support Scottish Photographers to attend the FORMAT25 Portfolio Review. This year we are offering 2 bursaries to Photographers living in...
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The renowned FORMAT International Portfolio Review is returning in the spring of 2025 and will take place in person at QUAD – Derby on Saturday 15 March. Deadline for...
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Christopher Gregory Rivera @cgregoryrivera Christopher Gregory Rivera is a Puerto Rican photographer and director based between New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. His work is particularly interested in...
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We are delighted to announce the FORMAT25 Open Call Exhibiting Artists! The international jury and the FORMAT curatorial team have spent the last few weeks carefully deliberating over the...
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Portfolio Review Saturday 15 March 2025 Accepting bursary applications from 3 January 2025 FORMAT International Photography Festival’s renowned Portfolio Reviews are returning as part of next year’s FORMAT25 programme. If...
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