Opportunities

Promotion for an open call for Wall WIP, featuring logos of a raccoon drawing on a tablet and Pitt St.
Gallery wall with six framed photographs depicting historical reenactments and people in period costumes, with a fire exit sign to the right and a fire action notice, in an indoor setting.

Open Call: WIP Wall

Pompey Darkroom, in collaboration with Pitt Street Skatepark, is inviting photographers to apply for an upcoming WIP Wall display.

Located in the Pitt Street Kitchen, the WIP Wall offers a dedicated space for photographers and artists to share work-in-progress with a wider public audience. This opportunity looks to address the challenges in accessing free space in the city to present work, supporting and showcasing local talent with displays that typically rotate every 4 - 6 months.

The selected artist will be given space for up to six framed works (frames provided). While the format is usually fixed, there may be some flexibility depending on the project and installation schedule.

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel including members of Pompey Darkroom, Pitt Street Skatepark, and invited artists and collaborators.

We welcome applications from all photographers, with a particular interest in those based in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. We’re especially keen to see submissions that demonstrate a cohesive project or consistent body of work.

Pompey Darkroom will provide:

  • Free curatorial and technical support

  • Printing costs covered for the selected work

Exhibition Brief
We are seeking a Portsmouth-based photographer (or duo) to exhibit a work-in-progress project responding to the theme: [INSERT THEME]

Requirements:

  • Two A0 images (portrait orientation)

  • Final files must be:

    • 300dpi

    • RGB colour space

    • TIFF format

    • Minimum 5MB (larger preferred)

How to Apply


To apply for this open call please submit:

  • 2–6 images relevant to the theme

  • A short statement about the work and how it responds to the theme

  • A brief bio

Please send your submissions to submissions@pompeydarkroom.co.uk

This is a free opportunity to exhibit your work. While it is unpaid, Pompey Darkroom will cover all printing costs, and you will be able to keep the prints after the exhibition.

Closing date - to be added