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Calling all emerging creatives! Submit your event proposal exploring how emergent technologies intersect with social justice, representation and identity, for an opportunity to make it happen with Autograph's support
The open call for events is a paid professional development opportunity for London-based creatives
This open call is for emerging creatives with limited or no experience of programming a practice based event
The successful applicant will receive a £410 programming fee and have a budget of £620 for the event
Applications open Wednesday 7 October 2026. The deadline to apply is 10am (BST) Monday 16 November 2026
We are looking for an emerging creative to produce an in-person event at Autograph’s gallery in Hackney, London in March 2027. The event should creatively respond to Autograph's mission, exploring themes such as race and representation, identity, social justice, and human rights.
Digital technologies are transforming the way people communicate, organise and participate in society. They are reshaping the ways fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, privacy and access to information are exercised, protected, and violated. This raises questions about equity, accountability and the recognition of new rights. Who benefits? Who is excluded? How can technology be explored as a critical tool toward more liberatory futures?
We welcome proposals exploring the themes outlined below, while also encouraging submissions on related topics beyond these:
★ Algorithmic bias and representation in digital spaces
★ Freedom of expression and access to information
★ Community-building, dissent and digital activism
★ Digital inclusion and accessibility
★ Migration and digital borders
★ Digital tools for creative practice
The workshop must be suitable for a general audience, run no longer than 3 hours and work within Autograph’s event space, which accommodates up to 20 participants. We welcome mixed-format events that foster collaboration and active participation. For more information about Autograph's events programme, visit our events page.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ishy by emailing ishy@autograph-abp.co.uk.
Autograph’s Open Call for Events offers emerging creatives a paid opportunity to stage an event at our gallery. Having launched in 2018 the programme provides a space and resources to develop an idea into a live event.
We welcome proposals that enter a spirit of exchange and learning together. We’re interested to hear your ideas that bring new perspectives and voices to our programme. In return, Autograph’s experienced staff will work with you on:
London-based with limited or no experience of programming a practice based event
Interested in issue-led arts and cultural activity
Can commit 15 hours of working time between January and March 2027
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