Open Call for Events: Methods of Making

We are looking for an emerging creative to produce an in-person workshop at Autograph’s gallery in Hackney, London in March 2026. The event will take place as part of the public programme for our current group exhibition I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies.

Reconfiguring photographs and archival structures through the idea of collage,  I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies  offers new perspectives on complex histories and social realities. Forms of montage have long served as a critical tool for artistic expression, engaging with experiences of rupture, political dissent and erasure.

As part of the exhibition, we’re hosting Methods of Making, a series of workshops that explore diverse approaches to collage and creative making. Other workshops in this series include; Weaving Stories from the Photographic Archive; Constructing Landscapes: Collage with Vintage 35mm Slides; Being and Becoming: AI and Generative Art and When Words Fail: Photomontage Workshop. For more information about Autograph's events programme, visit our events page. We’re looking for a new proposal that introduces a fresh process or perspective in line with the expansive nature of collage.

We welcome workshop proposals that:

★ Explore collage through a different creative process or discipline (e.g., craft, mixed media, or performance).
★ Engage with ideas or themes from the exhibition, the featured artists, or your own practice.
★ Are collaborative, hands-on, and suitable for a group setting.
★ Are distinct from the other workshops in the series (please review them to avoid duplication).

Your event 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.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Harriet by emailing learning@autograph-abp.co.uk.

Can I apply to put on an exhibition of works at Autograph?
No, this is a not an exhibition opportunity.

Who is this opportunity for?
This opportunity is intended to support emerging creatives. Applicants can be of any age. We understand ‘emerging’ to cover people with less than 3 years of experience working in creative industries or events programming, which includes those who have not developed an event of any kind before. The selection process will prioritise emerging creatives.

Do I have to pay to apply for this opportunity?
No, this opportunity is free to enter.

Do I need to be based in London to apply?
Yes. Due to budget and capacity, we are hosting a 3 hour, in-person event taking place at Autograph’s building in Hackney, London. We will cover travel costs associated with travel within London.