Nicola Shipley presents the work of GRAIN Photography network at APHE conference at BCU January 2015

1. Photography Hub and Network

2. AIMS
• Identify and address the needs in the sector
• Produce a range of new interventions
• Build an ambitious and sustainable programme
• Create new collaborations and partnerships
• Be regional, national and international
• Promote photographic excellence
• Build new relationships with the private sector
• Develop new audiences and markets

4. Brain Griffin;
Face to Face,
A Retrospective

5. www.taketothestreetsbirmingham.co.uk

6. Magnum Sport - London 2012

7. www.grainphotographyhub.co.uk
@grainphotohub
hello@grainphotographyhub.co.uk

8. GRAIN
Largest photography survey in the city and region to consult with
photography audiences and artists

9. Exhibition and Publication of new work

10. Tom Hunter ‘Findings’ Commission

11. Album 31; Sophy Rickett & Bettina von Zwehl

12. The City of Six Towns – Mark Power

13. Artist Commission; Mat Collishaw

15. 4 days, 120 photographers,
55 international galleries, 24,000 visitors

21. Reference Works – Guangzhou, China

22. Artists Exchange and Exhibition

23. Photo Book Commission
Broomberg & Chanarin; a response to the
photography archive
Stereograph, from the Sir Benjamin Stone Collection, Library of Birmingham

24. Artists
Talks

25. Continuing Professional
Development, Mentoring,
Internships and Advice Sessions

26. Artists In
Residencies

28. National and International
Collaborations e.g. Format
International Photography
Festival

31. 5plus5 Exhibition Exchange

32. Open Courses and Portfolio Development
and Review

33. Business Development Programme

34. National Photography Symposium

35. The State of Photography
Symposium at the Library of Birmingham, 23 January 2015
Exploring, debating and reviewing how photographers and photography
practice develops, responds and thrives in the current challenging times
Credit: by Martin Parr, at DMB and Magnum Photos

36. Research Partnerships with Birmingham City
University, University of Birmingham and
Coventry University

37. Many Thanks
Any Questions?