GRAIN Projects (Birmingham), FORMAT, and QUAD (Derby) are delighted to announce a new iteration of their successful East Meets West Masterclass Programme, which will take place in a hybrid format, both in person and online.

The masterclass programme is for UK based emerging photographers and offers professional development, inspiration, guidance and support in a collaborative learning environment in order to allow participants to develop their practice, networks and new unique opportunities.

The programme will offer a platform for photographers to receive guidance and participate in focussed discussions that will contribute to their creative practice and career development.

The masterclasses are led by industry and artform leaders who will share their knowledge and practical advice on developing a successful career.

This opportunity is for emerging photographers and recent graduates currently based in the UK wishing to broaden their perspectives and push the boundaries of their professional development.

The participants for this years programme are:

Amina El-Edroos 
Amy D’Agorne
Anu Gamanagari 
Dan Moriarty 
Dawn Rodgers 
Ell Hammond 
Gemma Briggs 
Jai Toor 
Johannes Pretorius 
Lewis Oldham 
Maria Reaney 
Nicholas Priest 
Philip Singleton 
Rebecca Orleans 
Rita Pena 
Sylwia Ciszewska-Peciak 
Tracey Thorne 
Tudor Etchells 
Tyler Ashford 
Valerii Konkov 

Masterclass Schedule:

• 27th November: Welcome/Ice breaker – Online, 6-8pm.
• 7th December: Birmingham, All day. With Clare Hewitt & Max Gorbatskyi
• 11th January: Online, All day. With Vivienne Gamble & Lydia Goldblatt
• 25th January: Online, All day. With Colin Pantall & Jermaine Francis
• 8th February: QUAD, Derby, All day. With Kavi Pujara & Sebah Chaudhry
• 13th March: FORMAT25 Launch