September Newsletter
Many Voices One Nation 2
As we emerge from lockdown, Ffotogallery re-opens its doors with an exhibition that presents a more optimistic view of our nation’s future. We invited photography professionals from around Wales to nominate photographers, students and artists whose work offers insights into contemporary life, and represents the breadth of Welsh talent that deserves wider exposure. Twelve artists were selected from across Wales, reflecting a wide range of subjects and different approaches to photography. We anticipate that the exhibition will be opening at Ffotogallery in early November (public health guidance permitting), with precise dates to be announced soon.
We’re pleased to announce that the following artists have been selected for this second edition of Many Voices, One Nation:
Abby Poulson, Antonia Osuji, Cynthia Sitei, Ethan Beswick, Jack Osborne, Jo Haycock, John Manley, Kaz Alexander, Lucy Purrington, Matthew Eynon, Mohamed Hassan and Robert Law.
Treasurer Vacancy at Ffotogallery
We are looking for an individual who can help us deliver a new, long-term strategic vision for the organisation as we seek to develop a business model that restores the organisation to a resilient position, fulfils its potential and enables its free reserves to grow. Board members play an important role in ensuring good governance for the organisation, as well as being ambassadors for the work of the organisation and for photography in Wales.
September Featured Artist
For over 20 years Olivia Gay has been photographing women who work as waitresses, cashiers, prostitutes, nuns, factory workers, domestic workers; women living in refugee camps; women in prison. She takes her time, often seven years or more—allowing mutual respect, trust, and understanding to deepen. ‘A Woman’s Palace’ is a documentation of the women living in Le Palais de La Femme, a social housing residence in Paris accommodating women of all nationalities, single or unmarried mothers, sometimes formerly homeless, victims of violence or suffering from mental disorders. Olivia is one of the artists selected to contribute to the Creative Europe funded project A Woman’s Work.
You may also be interested in:
PhotoBARRYthon
The PhotoBARRYthon, taking place on 10th October, will give professional and amateur photographers alike the chance to submit their creative impressions of the sights, sounds and characters of the town. David Drake, Director of Ffotogallery, is delighted to be joining the panel of judges on the day. Booking for this event is essential.
Imagining the Nation State
There are just a few more days to submit your proposal for the Imagining the Nation State open call! Head over to the link below to find out more information about the theme, how to apply and eligibility criteria. Also check out @chennaiphotobiennale where some of the jurors have now been announced.
Lates: PITCH BLACK
National Museum Cardiff and Artes Mundi have teamed up to present a call for artists, creatives, performers and activists working in any medium to contribute to Lates: PITCH BLACK, an immersive, interactive and multi-artform event celebrating black people in Wales and their profoundly positive contributions to society.
Call for Proposals: PhotoIreland 2021
PhotoIreland Festival invites national and international artists and practitioners, including writers, researchers, curators, emerging and established, to propose works to be part of PhotoIreland Festival 2021, joining invited practitioners. The 12th edition will take place in Dublin in July 2021, with exhibitions and events running throughout the month.
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