“I AM YOUR LOCAL…”
Photojournalism Hub and Hikayetna are pleased to announce an OPEN CALL for photographers, amateur photographers, visual storytellers to contribute to our upcoming exhibition, “ I Am Your Local…’ to mark a weeklong of celebrations run by H&F council for Refugee Week from 16-22 June 2025.
We would like to celebrate the invaluable contributions of migrants and refugees to our communities with a photography exhibition. This Open Call invites photographers, amateurs and visual artists, especially from the local migrant and refugee community, to submit their work responding to the theme.
We are looking for visual stories that highlight the roles refugees play in society. These stories should be about individuals who are integral to our daily lives, shopkeepers, entrepreneurs, doctors, nurses, and others who have built a home and contributed to the fabric of our society. We hope that the exhibition will serve as a platform for celebration and an opener of important conversations on the existing challenges that refugees and migrants face.
Therefore, we are seeking compelling photo stories and images that educate, expose, and celebrate the experiences of migrants and refugees, from their struggles and resilience to triumphs.
We hope that by opening this exhibitionI Am Your Local… will become Just like You by fostering deeper understanding, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the rich cultural and social impact of migration.
Who can submit:
Submissions are open only to contributors with refugee and migrant backgrounds who are based in the UK.
How to submit:
Singles or Series: Up to 6 images per submission, a short statement (max 300 words) about the work, and a short bio (max 150 words).
Name, contact details, and relevant website and social media accounts.
Images should be titled as follows: LastName_FirstName_Title.jpg
Deadline: 30th of April
Submit your images to: admin@photojournalismhub.org
Why Participate?
-Selected works will be showcased in a curated exhibition, gaining exposure to a wider audience.
-Selected works will be published on Hikayetna and Photojournalism Hub website.
-Opportunity to engage in important conversations around migration and identity.
-A chance to connect with fellow photographers and documentary storytellers.
Project manager: Sulaiman Othman sulaiman55@hotmail.co.uk
Curator: Cinzia D’Ambrosi cinzia@photojournalismhub.org
The exhibition is kindly supported by Hammersmith & Fulham Council
