This opportunity is open to:

• Birmingham City University Students entering their final year in 2025/26
• Alumni who graduated June 2022 onwards

The exhibition coincides with the GRAIN State of Photography symposium – a national event that occurs every two years. It invites acclaimed and outstanding photographers and guests to discuss what our world looks like, the rethinking that photography poses and the themes we consider during this unsettling time.

What will the selected artists receive?

• Artist fee & production budget
• Curatorial support and professional mentoring

Key dates and timeline:

• Deadline for submissions: 18th June 2025
• Exhibition: 8th – 30th October

How to apply? In a single PDF:

• Please describe your work including your ideas, the themes you explore, and the people and/or place concerned. (No more than 1 sides of A4)
• Submit up to 15 images. These can be examples of previous or current work.
• Submit to alis.oldfield@bcu.ac.uk with ‘Grain Open Call’ as the subject matter

Get in touch:

• If you have any questions please contact alis.oldfield@bcu.ac.uk