Open Call: Paid opportunity for an emerging photographer

We are looking for an emerging photographer to respond to the Picturedrome, an artist space located within a disused theatre in Gloucester.

This will culminate in an exhibition of your work alongside an oral history of residents and artists who have worked in and have memories of the building.

The project includes mentoring from October 2025-January 2026, with the exhibition launching in February.

You receive:

  • A £450 fee

  • An exhibition with production costs covered

  • Mentoring from a mid-career photographer

  • Invitation to Voices training day

You commit to:

  • 1 x day of planning & development

  • 2 x days work shooting

  • 4 x mentoring sessions

  • attending the Still Standing exhibition launch

To apply:

Please email an expression of interest to harriethughescontact@gmail.com telling us why you're interested (250 words maximum or audio file maximum 3 minutes).

Please include your CV and a few examples of your work.

Deadline for applications is 10th September.

Informal conversations will be conducted on the 16th September.

e: harriethughescontact@gmail.com

insta: @Thepicturedrome_

Alt Image Text: Photograph of the Picturedrome Theatre overlayed with the text 'OPEN CALL'

Image Credit: Image Credit: Harriet Hughes

Robyn Pete