OUR ORGANISATION

Hello and welcome, As well as hosting our main annual photography festival, and delivering pop ups across the UK, the Photo North curators offer a bespoke service sourcing, curating, installing and touring artwork by the most acclaimed established and emerging artists & photographers in public, corporate and private spaces. let's create unforgettable visual experiences together. we would love to hear from you. pete & sharon

The Curators

Championing the artistic cause. Pioneering. Accessible. Inclusive. Artistic. Thought provoking. Community focused. Socially responsible. Charitable.

“It feels like this festival has worked hard to create a warm, considered, inspiring and safe environment. I loved the diversity and quality of the exhibitions. I loved to see the established photographers work, the lesser known breaking talents, the students photographs and the public gaze via #365in2023 I especially enjoyed the contributions made by guest artist photographers who talked candidly about their practice, experiences and journeys. I made new friends, forged new contacts, built new networks and learnt so much.

There is something magical about Photo North Festival - this may sound like a cliche but it's different to most other photography festivals I have attended. There is an atmosphere of equality, informality and mutual support for each other. There is a genuine audience engagement with the guest artists. A strong community is forming around the festival. Everyone who attended seemed to morph into a participant rather than an observer.

Photo North Festival is fresh and very much needed in todays creative landscape.”

— Simon Peter Green, Photographer & Filmmaker

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Together, we can help universities and colleges bring students to Photo North Festival.

In these challenging times, every donation counts, no matter how small. As a non-profit, our main goal is to raise funds for transportation, ensuring students can attend our festival’s education day.

With education budgets shrinking and the cost of living rising, we believe it’s unfair to burden students with these expenses. Our mission is to break down barriers and support the next generation of photographers.

Since our beginning, we’ve hosted a free student competition for UK students, and next year, we aim to introduce a Young Persons category. We’re also looking for a sponsor to support this new competition, with finalists’ work being showcased on our social media and exhibited alongside renowned photographers.

Every penny of your donation goes directly towards providing access for young people and those at a disadvantage. Thank you for being part of our community and making a difference!

”Photo North Festival for me has been fantastic. Entering last year I was a runner up in the student competition. This year I was a guest speaker and chosen to be the festivals’ ‘One To Watch’ with an invitation to exhibit my project'Return, O Backsliding Children'.

This event has enabled me to branch out further with networking opportunities and I even received a free portfolio review from Channel 4. I feel the whole experience is invaluable and the support from Sharon and Peter, sponsors Alumno and visitors has been amazing.” Sofia Conti, Photographer, Falmouth University, MA Photography degree with Distinction

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