Youth Photo Challenge
We’re looking for young photographers to take part in a Photo Challenge as part of Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots, a multicultural heritage project happening here in Honiton. We’re inviting young people aged 10 – 19 to photograph one or more of the locations around Honiton that relate to our project stories – see map. Submit as many photos as you like, using any type of camera by September 4th .
How to Apply
You have to be between the ages of 10 and 19 to take part. You can use any type of camera to take the photos: mobile phones, iPad, digital, analogue or disposable cameras. If you haven’t got a camera but would like to take part contact us: jesstosfor@gmail.com
The photos must be of one or more of the locations on the project map. Be as creative as you like!
When submitting your photo/photos you must include the following information: Your name, age and the location of your photo on the project map.
Send your chosen photos to jesstosfor@gmail.com by 4th September 2024
Benefits
The chosen photographs will form part of an exhibition at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery at the end of the year and be shared across our project’s social media.
You’ll be invited to attend the exhibition launch and allowed to take printed photos home to keep. You can add the experience to your CV, or use it to form part of your Arts Award. This is a chance to share your creative skills, explore the place you live, and find out about the history of your town.
More Information
Visit the Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots website and the project QR code to discover more.
www.tellingourstoriesdevon.org.uk
Application deadline is: 4th September 2024
For additional support to take part or for more information contact Jess Huffman: jesstosfor@gmail.com
Project Stories
Each of the map’s locations relate to a story about Honiton’s multicultural heritage.
From Roman coin hoards (14) to the pilgrimage sites (1) and encampments of Romany Gypsies (9).
Stories of Portuguese umbrella makers (4), controversial sundial statues (7) and award-winning lace (3).
From Irish navvies to Chilean born suffragettes (8) and anti-slavery movements (5).
Tales of young refugees from across Europe (10) and families expelled from Uganda (11).
From rich Persian businessmen (12) to young Indian nurse maids and American Red Cross Donut Dollies (14).
From train travel (2) to travelling fairs and boxing booths (13), to soldiers killed in the Indian uprising, commemorated in glass (6).
These stories belong to Honiton’s heritage and to everyone who lives here.
Use the QR code to discover more about each of the project stories or visit our website.