Photojournalism Huband 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.
This year the Photojournalism Hub has been invited to be a community partner of Imperial College The Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington.
We were delighted to showcase a photography exhibition from our young people’s group at the Smith Centre in the Science Museum. It was an amazing experience for everyone involved and in particular for our young people who had the opportunity to share and speak about their work to a large number of people who came to visit us and the festival.
Here are some photos from ‘Emerging’ photography exhibition at the Smith Centre in the Science Museum:
More information on our photography workshops with young people Here.
Photojournalism Hub Open ‘24 Photojournalism Hub Presents ‘POLARITY’ – A Documentary Photography Exhibition Exploring Global Polarisation.
“In the wake of a very polarised world, where nothing is certain, risking polarity means embracing the extremes. It challenges us to confront our differences and find clarity amidst the chaos. Polarisation seems to be behind or becoming the underlying cause of many conflicts and social issues of today, impacting global, national and local stability and peace, and impacting the lives of the most vulnerable people and economic places around the world.” – Cinzia D’Ambrosi
Photojournalism Hub is proud to present Polarity, a documentary photography exhibition showcasing selected works by photographers from around the world, responding to our Open Call on the theme of polarisation.
In an era increasingly defined by division, polarisation has become a powerful force driving social, political, and economic gap. From the ongoing war crimes in Ukraine and Gaza to escalating violence across Africa and deepening inequalities fueling conflict and division, our world faces profound challenges. Polarity brings together compelling visual narratives that confront these divisions, telling stories of resilience, resistance, and the human impact of conflict, inequality, and climate disasters.
At the heart of Polarity is the belief in the transformative power of photo documentary storytelling to amplify marginalised voices and humanise those often overlooked in global narratives. The selected photographs offer raw and powerful insights into the lives of those affected by injustices, shedding light on the complexities of our polarised world.
Polarity offers a space for reflection, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our divided world today. Each image forms part of a broader photographic series that reflects, exposes, and bears witness to our shifting global landscape. As viewers, we are confronted with a vital question: In the face of such polarisation, where are we headed?
Polarity is curated by Cinzia D’Ambrosi, director and founder of the Photojournalism Hub.
The exhibition is accompanied by a Photobook fair showcasing photobooks and zines by contemporary photographers. The photobook fair is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm and during the Opening night from 5 pm to 9 pm.
We are very grateful and we express our heartfelt thanks for their support:
Opening: 10th October 5-8 pm at THE LODGE at Sands End Arts Centre and Community Centre, Peterborough Road, London SW6 3EZ Continues 11th – 13th October 8:30 am – 5 pm
Be part of an International Exhibition showcasing Documentary Photography and Photojournalism. Photojournalism Hub Open welcomes submissions from new, emerging and established photographers, working in the documentary photography and photojournalism genre.
Our Call: In the wake of a very polarised world, where nothing is certain, risking polarity means embracing the extremes. It challenges us to confront our differences and find clarity amidst the chaos. Polarisation seems to be behind or becoming the underlying cause of many conflicts and social issues of today, impacting global, national and local stability and peace, and impacting the lives of the most vulnerable people and economic places around the world. We are looking for photo stories that reflect, narrate, challenge, document, expose on the theme. Through understanding and dialogue, we can navigate the complexities of a polarised world and seek common ground.
1st Stage Please submit your entries, singles and stories by the 20th August 2024.
2nd Stage Selected entries will be notified by the 25th of August. Fee for selected entries: £10 (single images) £20 (series)
As this is our inaugural Annual Open Call, we would like to offer contributors a Photojournalism Hub Membership for the series entry which will grant unique access to Photojournalism Hub events and archives for a year.
Exhibition The exhibition will take place on the 10th to the 13th of October 2024 at The Lodge, Sands End Community and Art Centre in London.
What will I gain? – Exhibiting photographers images will be promoted across the social network partnerships, in a dedicated website page – Exhibiting photographers images will have their work published in the exhibition photobook – Participation and promotion in our Instagram exhibition focused residency – Becoming a member of the Photojournalism Hub for a year (series entries) and access our Archives, discounted or free entry to our events and lots more!
Awardsand Nominations Three photographers will be Nominated for a portfolio reading with a with a world-renowned curator and galleristZelda Cheatle
