Photo Weston

04/02/2025

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11/12/2024

Last shout for some feedback -

If you visited any of our exhibitions / events / talks could you take 2 mins to complete this form?

https://form.jotform.com/243332797714059

It really helps us!

Thank you

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01/12/2024

If you visited our exhibitions / talks we would love some feedback! This really helps us improve the programme going forward.

https://form.jotform.com/243332797714059?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2dblZluvzSqNC6cA9jI9fqY3zDZxMqYm4J5iJPJ7EL0u0GGqjn-RV-JwQ_aem_HPB20UW7Ph2fCbFOJXB2yw

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29/11/2024

Hello all

We have created a survey to help us evaluate the Photo Weston 24 programme - this will help us improve future editions.

If you visited any of the events or exhibitions we would very much appreciate your feedback! Click the link to complete 😁

Please click the link to complete this form.

23/11/2024

Well, that’s it. The inaugural Photo Weston is over. Gratitude to all who took part. I’m so proud to be a part of our vibrant, creative community in Weston.

Thank you:

Bristol Photo Festival IC Visual Lab for the support in planning and producing the programme.

Paris Roche for your support in hanging and invigilating, organisation and bringing the exhibitions to life. Tom Roche for your ability to design beautifully at short notice and whilst making pumpkin pies. Thanks Chef.
Race Equality North Somerset & Refugees Welcome North Somerset - the work you do is vital for our community. It was a privilege to work with you. Huge thanks to Ian, Alison, Mir, Clare, Jo and all at The Other Place for space to work and for much delicious food!
Michal Iwanowski we are so grateful for your brain, your heart, and your carrot cake. Thank you for inspiring and bringing together the Common Waves exhibition.

Participants

Farida, Hadeel, Saifoulaye, Zohra, , Joshua, Tareq, - The work you made was incredible. Thank you for sharing your stories.

for sharing the San Quentin Project. Such an important body of work - bringing this together with The PML was an emotional experience… I urge anyone who hasn’t to listen to . Anna & Josh at Loves for your hosting and for the work you put into our community - we are lucky to have you. Liz at Bridging The Gap Together! a champion for photography for wellbeing. Thank you for all the work you do advocating for neurodiversity and mental health in Weston. Karen Barry for supporting and taking part in Estuary whilst juggling your own practice - Jamie Chapman at Thegalleryweston - Thank you for building Weston a gallery. You are appreciated.

Liz, Tiernan, Sam, Kevin from BTGT, Karen & Muhammed from , Hamasa from , from ucw, , & Tom from

Thanks for walking, talking and making wonderful work.

Big thanks to for selecting work and sharing your practice with WsM. We had a lovely weekend.

Thanks Charlie Bidmead for the diligent documentation of our events. Legend. Andy @ Unjumble for preparing us for the work. for the banners - and for the excellent printing. Gorilla scaffolding for building us a stage. for gallons of coffee and support. Our volunteers

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& for funding the work.

Til 2025?

22/11/2024

Last chance to see ‘Estuary’! Today is the final day of this show - works exploring participants relationship with the Severn Estuary, curated by

Open 9:30-4pm

20/11/2024

This afternoon / evening - come along to The Other Place for our last get together of Photo Weston 24 ❤️

Echoes of Belonging: A Celebration of Community and Resilience 📸

We’re excited to invite you to Echoes of Belonging, an inspiring photo exhibition that celebrates the talents and stories of Muslim, Refugee, and Asylum Seeker members of our community who are frequently affected by Islamophobia regardless of personal belief. This powerful collection was created as part of Photo Weston in collaboration with internationally acclaimed photographer Michal Iwanowski, known for his thought-provoking project "Go Home, Polish".

Opening Event: Wednesday, 20th November
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Venue: The Other Place, 81-83 Meadow St, BS23 1QL
A vegetarian supper will be provided.

Join us for the opening, where Michal Iwanowski will share his journey in creating "Go Home, Polish" and his reflections on the concept of "home."

19/11/2024

Last few days to catch the ‘Estuary’ and ‘Go Home Polish’ / ‘Common Waves’ exhibitions.

Estuary open Weds-Friday this week 9:30 - 4pm

Common Waves on the lawns at the Italian Gardens until Friday 3pm.

16/11/2024

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The last event of Photo Weston 24 - do come along.

Echoes of Belonging: A Celebration of Community and Resilience 📸

We’re excited to invite you to Echoes of Belonging, an inspiring photo exhibition that celebrates the talents and stories of Muslim, Refugee, and Asylum Seeker members of our community who are frequently affected by Islamophobia regardless of personal belief. This powerful collection was created as part of Photo Weston in collaboration with internationally acclaimed photographer Michal Iwanowski, known for his thought-provoking project "Go Home, Polish".

Opening Event: Wednesday, 20th November
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Venue: The Other Place, 81-83 Meadow St, BS23 1QL
A vegetarian supper will be provided.

Join us for the opening, where Michal Iwanowski will share his journey in creating "Go Home, Polish" and his reflections on the concept of "home."

14/11/2024

We’ll just leave these here…

‘Common Waves’ & ‘Go Home Polish’ continues on the Italian Gardens off the High Street until 22nd November. If you missed this collaboration between Michal Iwanowski & service users Refugees Welcome North Somerset / Race Equality North Somerset / The Other Place do go take a look.

More soon on events next week.

13/11/2024

Estuary is open today until 4pm! Come by and have a look!

Part of curated by

Funded by

10/11/2024

Thank you to everyone that came to the opening of ‘Estuary’ last night. The project has been a hugely rewarding experience to deliver. Working with such a motivated group of participants from across our community has inspired ideas for future collaborations.

The exhibition, curated by is open Wednesday - Sunday until the 22nd November.

Now for a couple of days rest - more from us soon!