Photography in the North of England is set to have a new collective voice with a pilot network designed to champion and support photographers, photographic artists and photography organisations across the region.

Anyone involved with photography in the region is invited to take part in helping to shape Photo Connect and have their say on how the network can best support and facilitate connection, collaboration and celebration of northern photography.

The pilot scheme aims to amplify the voice of northern photographers, photographic artists and photography organisations from the grassroots up. The network is open to anyone wishing to collaborate, whether individuals, community groups, organisations or educational institutions, working with Impressions Gallery, Open Eye Gallery and Side Gallery.

Whether you’re a Sunday hobbiest, a photography student, a photography teacher or a world-renowned name; a wedding photographer or a conceptual photographic artist; a grassroots community facility or a major city gallery, if you’re in the North of England then Photo Connect wants to hear your views. A survey is open to submissions until the end of June or you can send your views directly to hello@photoconnect.org. Stay in the loop on Instagram @photoconnectnorth or via the Facebook page.

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