Photo North Festival #5 at Carriageworks Theatre

Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor
Elia from the series Fighting Spirit of South London ©Aneesa_Dawoojee.
Aneesa Dawoojee from the series Fighting Spirit of South London

Photo North Festival #5 at Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds 12 — 14 April 2024 Tickets from £10.00 — Book now

The Carriageworks Theatre will be home to the fifth edition of Photo North Festival, an event filled with varied photography displays, talks and screenings around the city.

The event brings together some big names and organisations in the field, such as Martin Parr, Carolyn Mendelsohn, Peter Dench, Royal Photographic Society alongside others. Exhibitions will include emerging as well as established photographers in various venues around Leeds, the Live Lounge will host an array of events while the Market Area is where you can go to browse books and zines.

Photo North #5 will even include sessions with help and advice for budding photographers, especially students, consisting of free portfolio reviews and career advice from industry experts, including those working for Channel 4.

Photo North Festival #5 at Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds 12 — 14 April 2024 Tickets from £10.00 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
12 April 2024
10:00am — 4:00pm
13 April 2024
10:00am — 4:00pm
14 April 2024
10:00am — 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Where to go near Photo North Festival #5 at Carriageworks Theatre

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