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We've allocated 5 free tickets for artists working with archives in their creative practice to attend a one-day symposium in London, UK
Free tickets to attend the Encounters: Art, Power and Archives symposium at Autograph on 18 March 2025
Applications have now closed.
Artists working with archives, for whom the symposium fee would be a barrier to attending
Are you an artist using archives in your creative practice? We have allocated 5 free tickets to attend a one-day, in-person symposium examining how creative practices can disrupt power structures embedded in archival collections. Encounters: Art, Power and Archives will take place in Autograph's galleries (Shoreditch, East London) on 18 March 2025.
If the price of the ticket is a barrier for you to attend, you can apply for a free bursary ticket by 10am (GMT) on Monday 17 February 2025.
Please note this opportunity is for the symposium ticket only. We are not able to cover travel or accommodation costs.
Check the eligibility requirements below
✔️ You're an artist using archives in your creative practice. 'Archives' has a wide meaning for this opportunity, these can be historical, contemporary, family, etc.
✔️ You aren't attending the symposium on behalf of your employer or institution
✔️ You can attend the entire symposium (9:30am-5:30pm) in person.
✔️ The price of the symposium ticket is a barrier to attending
✔️ You are able to to fund your travel costs
What you'll need to apply
✔️ A short (200 word) description of your creative practice, and how you use archives
✔️ Up to 3 links or images of your work✔️ Up to 200 words on why you would like to attend the symposium
✔️ Apply using our short form
The deadline to apply has now passed.
We have set aside budget to support access to this symposium. Please let us know on the application form if you have any access needs. If you would like to discuss accessibility in the application process or at the symposium, or apply in a way that is more accessible for you, contact Harriet at harriet@autograph-abp.co.uk
The Encounters: Art, Power and Archives symposium has been convened by Rose Brander, Jolie Hockings, Nina Mangalanayagam, Jyoti Mistry and Harriet Vickers
Image 1) Sasha Huber, Tailoring Freedom – Jack and Drana, 2022. Metal staples on photograph on wood, 97 x 69 cm. Courtesy the artist. Commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto; Autograph, London; Turku Art Museum, Finland; and Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, 2022. Original images courtesy the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (Jack, 35- 5-10/53043; Drana, 35-5-10/53041).
Autograph is a place to see things differently. Since 1988, we have championed photography that explores issues of race, identity, representation, human rights and social justice, sharing how photographs reflect lived experiences and shape our understanding of ourselves and others.
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