Artists Development Programme: Photographic Histories & Practice

Wed 12 & Wed 19 Feb 2025 | 18:00-20:00
Northumbria University Gallery (Level 3)
Free, booking essential

Artist and photographer Victoria Doyle presents two workshops for artists, examining how photography exhibition histories shape artistic practice and impact audiences. Both workshops will use Baltic's current exhibition as a case study.

There is no charge to attend these event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unfortunately unable to refund your donation.

Photographic Exhibition Practice: Dissemination

Wed 12 Feb 2025 | 18:00-20:00
Duration: 2 hours

In this workshop artists will be invited to delve into their exhibition practice, considering questions such as: why exhibit your artwork? What role does it play in relation to your practice? Who is your audience and how do you reach them?

We will examine the work of feminist, activist, and social documentary photographer Franki Raffles, drawing upon work included in the retrospective exhibition. We will identify the methodologies utilised by Raffles to disseminate their work and reflect upon the relationship between her intentions for the artwork and their context when displayed.

Participants will be invited to consider the role exhibiting to the public plays in relation to a chosen artwork/project or practice more broadly. We will work both collectively and collaboratively to explore display methods and contexts, undertaking activities and exercises that seek to align our intentions with actions. Participants will leave the session with an exhibition proposal and strategies to action it.

Photographic Exhibition Histories: Documentation

Wed 19 Feb 2025 | 18:00-20:00
Duration: 2 hours

In this workshop artists will be invited to delve into their exhibition practice, considering questions such as: Why exhibit your artwork? What role does it play in relation to your practice? Who is your audience and how do you reach them?

We will examine the work of feminist, activist, and social documentary photographer Franki Raffles, drawing upon work included in the retrospective exhibition, . Focusing on the archival material contextualising Raffles’ work, we will explore the relationship between the document and the artwork.

Considering exhibition documentation as a mode of (re)performance, participants will be invited to work with documentation of an artwork, project, or exhibition, and through a series of creative exercises move towards developing documentation strategies that align with their practice and work.

Victoria Doyle is a Newcastle-based interdisciplinary artist exploring photography and learning through methods, including their current research project using chewing gum in place of the photograph and studied as a facsimile. Their work centres on collaboration and accessibility in arts education.

Currently, they lead Talking Cameras, a Paul Hamlyn Foundation-funded project developing photography and digital literacy tools for SEND pupils. They teach at Sunderland University across (BA) Fine Art, and (BA) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging, while actively participating in the region's arts community.

As a member of Revolv Collective, they support emerging artists through alternative education. Their collaborative work extends to organizations including Curious Arts, The NewBridge Project, and NEPN, strengthening LGBTQIA+ arts and community engagement in Northern England.

We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. Please email [email protected] to let us know about any requirements you have. Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here.

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