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FORMAT 2011 - Last Chance To Take Part
10/06/2010

FORMAT International Photography Festival - Last Chance for Open Submissions & Professional Practice Talks.

Take part in FORMAT 2011 "Right Here, Right Now : Exposures from the public realm"

The open call for the EXPOSURE section of the festival which also includes the new EXPOSURE and Troika Collection Awards, and the fantastic ‘Shoot the Street’ competition in partnership with BJP is RECEIVING APPLICATIONS NOW

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Last Chance! FORMAT11 Open Submissions

‘Right Here, Right Now: Exposures from the public realm'

Artists working with or about photography and related media are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions or events, including new or existing works for exhibition or presentation as part of the EXPOSURE section of the festival. These multiple opportunities are open to any artist/photographer based in the UK or Internationally.

The EXPOSURE exhibitions for FORMAT11 will be held in 30 venues throughout Derby city centre. Selected artists will be included in the FORMAT11 website, catalogue and be profiled as part of the festival.

All applications must relate to the festival theme: ‘Right Here, Right Now : Exposures from the public realm’.

Further information about the call for exhibitions, the jury and special Troika Collection and EXPOSURE Awards see Application Guidelines on the FORMAT website www.formatfestival.com

All applications must be received by 12 midnight (UK GMT) 10th June 2010.

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Professional Practice Talks

Part of a programme of professional practice by QUAD, celebrating photographic practice and offering networking opportunities. All talks take place at QUAD, Derby UK.

Tickets: £3.00, available in advance from QUAD Box office 01332 290 606.

Copyright And Orphan Works: A Talk by Nick Dunmur and Demon Lee
Monday 14th June 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Nick will be giving the latest information on orphan works, the Digital Economy Bill, moral rights, and metadata removal. Nick is a non-executive director of the Association of Photographers (AOP), one the founding members of Pro Imaging he also represents them on the board of the British Photographic Council.

Demon Lee commenced trading under the name of 'Demon' Photography in 1985 which later developed into an internet based business model and is ranked 1st on the front page of Google. Demon works predominately in the Film & TV Industry as a 'Stills Photographer' providing images to film & television production companies for PR pictures, posters and DVD covers.

Dewi Lewis: Dewi Lewis Publishing
Tuesday 15th June 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Founded in 1994 Dewi Lewis Publishing is internationally known for its photography list. Its authors include a number of the leading British and international photographers such as William Klein, Martin Parr, Simon Norfolk, Fay Godwin, Tom Wood, Sergio Larrain, Frank Horvat, Susan Lipper, Claudio Edinger and Bruce Gilden. The aim of the company is to bring to the attention of a wider public, accessible but challenging contemporary photography by both established and lesser known practitioners. www.dewilewispublishing.com

Bridget Coaker: Troika Editions
Wednesday 16th June 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Bridget is a picture editor based in London, where she works for the Guardian and Observer newspaper and is Director of Photography for the online photography gallery, Troika Editions. www.troikaeditions.co.uk

Bridget has curated a number of exhibitions, including Unexpected Slough at the Spitz Gallery, London and in 2009 as Festival Curator of the Hereford Photography Festival where she presented the work of European photographers working with the image of the child in Seen but not Heard and the Retrospective of John Bulmer.

Talk by Max Houghton: Editor of 8 Magazine & Foto8
Friday 18th June 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Foto8 is a London-based organisation that works with photography in print, on line and on display. It publishes 8 Magazine, the award-winning photography biannual. From its inception in 1998 as a website (foto8.com) Foto8 has been a place for photographers to share and develop their stories.

Max Houghton was born in Derby and has found ways to work with photographs since she moved to London in 1989. She is now also Course Leader in MA Photojournalism at the University of Westminster.

Looking For A Creative Home For Your Business?
09/06/2010

The four companies wanted a change from the segregated workings of big office blocks and founded The Zoo, a three storey creative hub with a relatively open door policy.

Situated in the vibrant Jewellery Quarter, a stone’s throw from St. Paul’s Square, The Zoo is at the heart of a wider creative industries quarter, with the Jewellery Quarter home to many thriving operations including Screen West Midlands.

JOIN US

The Zoo has two exciting vacancies available with a fully-furnished Third Floor Office now available to let (furnishings optional at no additional cost) or for those freelancers amongst you an opportunity for an individual to office share with one of our existing residents. All residents get FREE access to our larger ground floor meeting rooms to entertain clients or extended teams.

HOW TO FIND US

Travelling by National Rail

The Jewellery Quarter is just a brief taxi ride from Birmingham New Street Station. Alternatively catch a connecting local service (see below).

Travelling by local train/metro

The Zoo is conveniently situated within easy walking distance from the St. Paul’s Square and Jewellery Quarter train and metro platforms. It really couldn’t be any easier.

Travelling by motorway/car

Our offices are just a short 10 minute drive from Junction 6 of the M6 motorway. Take the Aston Expressway (A38M) and follow signs for the Jewellery Quarter.

**Please note low cost short stay parking is readily available around St. Paul’s Square and elsewhere whilst affordable long stay parking (as little as £2.50p/d) can be found in several spots within hopping distance of The Zoo.