Open Call: Emerging Photographers Commission
We are looking for emerging photographers or photography-based artists to create small-scale commissions that explore the meaning of ‘home’.
As Plymouth’s ‘plans for homes’ starts to shape the transformation of the city centre and waterfront - delivering 10,000+ new homes, alongside employment, leisure, culture, and green spaces - this is a timely opportunity to reflect on the city’s history, understand the present, and think about Plymouth’s future.
We are looking to commission three emerging photographers to create a series of photographic images or photography-based 2D artwork for display at The Box from late October 2026-late February 2027.
We are interested in proposals that reflect the issues of our age, that are innovative, unique and that consider the themes of:
- The home as a creative space
- Everyday life
- Plymouth through its people and places
You are welcome to use an analogue (film-based) process as part of your work, but submissions to the open call must be high resolution digital images, or 2D photography-based work ready for display.
Commission fee: £1,000 including materials, equipment and travel (and VAT if applicable)
Production costs: Up to £500 production costs covered by The Box
Outcome: At least 5-10 images – so that a selection can be made for final display at The Box
Deadline for entries: 12pm on 29 June 2026
Selection announcement: 17 July 2026
Final submissions: 11 September 2026
More information, details on how to apply and terms and conditions can be found here.
