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MEDWAY LENS - 
Submit your photographic work here!

Call for Photographers — Medway Lens

📸 Why Submit to Medway Lens?

Be part of the very first Medway Lens, celebrating photography, film, and video across Medway.

This is your opportunity to show your work, grow your confidence, and connect with a creative community.

 

✨ What You’ll Gain

 

🖼️ Exhibition Opportunity

Show your work in a professional gallery setting as part of a curated exhibition.

 

🌐 Online Showcase

We will also feature your work in a dedicated online gallery throughout the exhibition.

 

💥 One submission. Two platforms.

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👉 Your work deserves to be seen — submit and be part of Medway Lens.​

📢 Increased Visibility

Selected photographers will receive promotion across our website and social media, helping your work reach a wider audience.

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🤝 Community & Networking

Connect with photographers, filmmakers, artists, and creatives across Medway and beyond.

 

🎓 Creative Development

Access a series of talks, workshops, and events designed to support your growth, skills, and creative journey.

 

🚀 Build Your Practice

Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or professional, this is a chance to:

  • Build your portfolio

  • Gain exhibition experience

  • Share your perspective​

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Photography Submissions ONLY

📸 PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN CALL

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Exhibition + Online Showcase

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✨ About

The Black Art Hub CIC invites submissions for Medway Lens—A Month of Photography, Film, and Video.

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This open call is for photographers of all levels to be part of a physical exhibition alongside a curated online gallery showcase.

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We welcome and encourage submissions from:

  • Hobbyists

  • Students

  • Emerging creatives

  • Professional photographers

 

👉 All abilities and styles are welcome.

 

🎯 What Happens If You’re Selected?

All selected photographers will receive:

 

🖼️ Exhibition Opportunity

Your work will be displayed as part of the

Medway Lens gallery exhibition.

 

🌐 Online Showcase

We will also feature your work in a dedicated online gallery that runs throughout the exhibition period.

 

👉 This means your work will be visible both in-person and online.

 

📢 Promotion

Selected artists may also be:

  • Featured on The Black Art Hub website

  • Shared across social media

  • Considered for additional features and interviews

 

📅 Exhibition Dates

28 May – 1 July 2026

 

💷 Cost

Free to submit

 

🚀 Why This Matters

This is more than an exhibition – it's an opportunity to:

  • Share your work with a wider audience

  • Build your creative profile

  • Be part of Medway’s growing photography community

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Photography is diverse

Did you know that 

there are  ...

Main Genres of Photography

From portrait, to cultural to archival and Drone 

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The first photograph ever taken (1826) took over...

 

hours to expose.

taken by Nicéphore Niépce in 1826.
It was called 'View from the Window at Le Gras'

92%

Today, photography is part of everyday life.

Aroound

of photos taken today are shot on smartphones,

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📌 Age Requirement

Submissions are open to individuals aged 14 and over.

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Participants under the age of 18 must have consent from a parent or guardian to take part.

Download parental consent form here ->

"Show Off Your Brilliance: 6 Essential Tips for Artists and Poets in Exhibition"

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Exhibiting our works is essential for showcasing artistic talent, fostering cultural dialogue, and engaging with a wider audience.

 

It provides artists with a platform to present their creativity and connect with the community, while also enhancing their visibility and career opportunities.

 

Here are five tips for a successful exhibition:

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  1. Promote Widely: Use social media, local press, and community networks to publicise your exhibition.

  2. Engage the Audience: Incorporate interactive elements or host live events to make the experience more engaging.

  3. Prepare Professionally: Ensure all artworks/ Poetry performances/ Videos are well-presented, framed if applicable, and labelled clearly.

  4. Use subtitles for your marketing and reels to make your artistry, more accessible for all.

  5. Network Actively: Use the event to build connections with other artists, critics, and potential patrons.

  6. Follow-Up: Collect feedback and follow up with visitors to maintain relationships and gather insights for future exhibitions.

* Important Information for Form Users We kindly ask for your cooperation in providing some optional demographic information in our Video submission form. Here’s why it matters: Supporting Our Mission: The data you provide helps us promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in our exhibitions and programs. It also enables us to meet the reporting requirements of our funders, ensuring we can continue to secure the necessary resources to support our artistic community. Confidentiality Guaranteed: Your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. All data collected is securely stored and used only for aggregated reporting purposes. This means your individual responses will never be shared with any third parties or linked back to you personally. Your Choice: Providing this information is entirely optional. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select the "Prefer not to say" option.  If you have any concerns or questions about how your information is used, please feel free to reach out to us at theblackarthub@gmail.com. We're here to ensure you feel comfortable and informed at every step of your participation.

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