Deadline: 30 March 2024
Are you an EU citizen living in the UK, with a story to tell? Do you have a passion for photography? Common Ground invites you to participate in “Stories of Hope”, a photography project that aims to share a glimpse into their journeys, identity, and aspirations for their life in the UK.
Join them in exploring and showcasing personal stories on the themes of identity, belonging, and aspiration using photographs from their lives which symbolise these concepts.
The photos should be accompanied by a text or a piece of poetry of up to 250 words, delving into the meaning behind the photo, how it reflects your personal journey as an EU citizen in the UK so far, and your aspirations for the future.
“Stories of Hope” provides a platform for EU citizens living in the UK to express themselves creatively and share their unique narratives. Through photography and storytelling, they aim to foster understanding, empathy, and solidarity within their diverse community.
Sharing your Work
- They will share all entries on their Instagram page, and encourage everyone to vote for their favourite. They’ll invite the winning emerging photographer to join them on a trip to Brussels on 22nd May, to a EU citizens’ event with organisations from the UK and the EU working to protect their rights. They will cover your travel expenses and accommodation.
- And they have plenty of other opportunities to share all of the work submitted!
- On 6th March, they invite everyone to take part in a webinar where they will explore challenges and opportunities for EU artists in the UK.
- On 21st March, all entries will be exhibited during the EU Delegation’s Networking Event at Europe House in London.
- On 9th May, they’ll gather in London for a celebration event, where they will share the photography exhibition and announce the winner of the open call.
- In November and December, ‘Stories of Hope’ will also be showcased during Common Ground International Conference & EU Citizens’ Gathering.
- You can enter the open call even if you’re not able to attend these events. Your work will be acknowledged and shared with audiences.
Conditions
- Submit 3 photos and 3 fragments of writing.
- Your text/poem must not be longer than 250 words.
- Entries should be no larger than 10MB and be at least 300dpi, and should be submitted as either JPEG or PNG.
- No more than 1 entries per person is permitted.
- Any entry must be your original work and it must not infringe the rights of third parties including copyright, trade mark, trade secrets, privacy, publicity, personal or proprietary rights. You agree to indemnify the3million against any claim from any third party for any breach of this clause.
- By entering the Photography Open Call, you agree that any personal information provided by you with your entry may be held and used by the3million or its partners to administer the competition.
- Winners may be required to participate in publicity related to the Photography Competition which may include the publication of their name and photograph in any media. You agree that your personal data may be used for this purpose.
- the3million may run an online rating process whereby members of the public may vote for a favourite photograph. If there is sufficient evidence (in the3million’s sole discretion) to suggest malpractice and manipulation of the rating process, then the3million has the right to remove the relevant entry or entries. the3million’s decisions are final.
- By submitting an entry, you agree to waive any moral rights contained in your entry.
- For the avoidance of doubt, by submitting your entry you warrant that all persons featured in your entry have given you their express consent for their image to be used and, in the case of vulnerable adults or persons under 18 years of age, you warrant that you have obtained express consent from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
- The winning entry will be selected by an online vote and announced on 9th May.
For more information, visit Common Ground.
