A packed out audience took their place on October 10th 2019 for the National Photo Symposium at the lecture theatre of the University of Birmingham. Most of the 120 delegates comprised a majority of BA degree photography graduates and artists as well as leaders in the Photography world in the UK. The focus for all speakers for the fully booked conference was centred on socially engaged practice took place . BCVA Director Anand Chhabra was invited to speak by GRAIN’s director Nicola Shipley about Black Country Visual Arts projects and regarding the research, collaboration and community impact the project. It was a brilliant event with lots of input going into the audience and ways to hear from them through varied Q/A.
Black Country Visual Arts Director Anand Chhabra presents on research, collaboration and socially engaged practice for the National Photo Symposium III October 2019 at University of Birmingham. © Jonny Bark/GRAIN. Arts Council England Funded
Audiences respond and asks questions to Anand regarding the Apna Heritage Archive & representation of minority groups. © Jonny Bark/GRAIN. Arts Council England funded.
Anand (second from left) answers audience questions on socially engaged practice from the morning session with a panel left to right Anthony Luvera (Photography for Whom), Liz Weiwora (CP @ Open Eye Gallery), Becky Sexton (Project Manager at Mutlistory) and Dr John Hillman (Head of Photography, University of Birmingham) . All Images © Jonny Bark/GRAIN Arts Council Engalnd funded.