National Photography Symposium

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The National Photography Symposium

THE NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM
From 6pm on 19th June to 1pm on 21st June 2009
Location: Chetham's Library, Manchester, M3 1SB

Presented by Redeye in partnership with The University of Bolton and Chetham’s Library.

Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

This is the first gathering of its kind in the UK for ideas and discussion about photography, featuring a wide range of sessions by and for photographers.

It is Redeye's major event for 2009 and is an unmissable weekend for those who are serious about photography.

Who is it for? It is aimed at photographers who are interested in the way the profession is going, who are looking for ideas from their own and different disciplines, and would like an opportunity to discuss these ideas with some of the leading figures in photography. It will also be useful to all those who work with, buy or teach photography.

Why's it needed? Many people have told us that they would enjoy the chance to meet with colleagues to discuss new ideas and developments in photography. And lots of people are saying there are some critical things that are not getting discussed properly. While there are several excellent single-issue academic conferences, there is no clear gathering in this country for people working in photography to get together and talk about the things that are most important to them.

What's going to happen? The weekend includes around 20 different events – debates, keynote presentations, panel sessions, and more offbeat activities – with various threads running throughout – fine art, publishing, museum and archives, photojournalism and documentary, community, editorial and commercial. You can follow your specialist area or mix and match from different themes. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for networking and chatting in convivial surroundings. We will also have some hands-on and fun sessions.

Most formal sessions will be recorded for podcasting, so you don’t need to worry about missing something. A detailed report will provide a reference for later use. ...more