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Festivals . Exhibitions . Pop-ups.

Inspiring visual storytelling.

Welcome to Photo North. We work with photographers, artists and cultural organisations across the UK and internationally to deliver exhibitions, festivals, pop-ups and creative projects for public, educational and corporate audiences.

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Connecting people through photography.

WELCOME

Through our festival, curatorial projects and education programmes, we bring internationally recognised photographers, emerging artists and communities together to share powerful visual stories.

Explore our festival programme, curatorial services & creative projects, or get in touch to discuss working with us.

Peter & Sharon - Founders.

Photo North Festival is a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Table displaying various books and pamphlets, some stacked and some laid flat, with a window in the background.

Group of women at an indoor event, laughing and smiling, some with their hands raised, in a lively and joyful atmosphere.

Group of five people engaging in conversation at an art exhibition or gallery, with photographs and artwork displayed on the wall behind them.

A group of people at an art gallery, engaged in conversation, in front of a wall with various photographs displayed.

Three men are conversing near a table with books and printed materials at an indoor event. One man is facing away from the camera with a black backpack, another has a black hoodie, and the third man, on the opposite side of the table, is wearing a be

People at a registration table exchanging information, with merchandise and pamphlets, during an event.

Five people seated in a row during a panel discussion or meeting indoors, with a woman on the far left speaking or gesturing.

Two young women look at photographs displayed on a wall at an art exhibit, with some artwork visible in the background.

Two men having a conversation inside a photo store, with a red banner that reads "cewe we love photos" behind them. There are laptops and printed photos on the table.

Two women sitting at a table, smiling and talking to two standing women. The table has red and white folded shirts and a glass jar. Behind the women, there is a window and a monitor, with a vase of flowers on a shelf.

A man giving a presentation to an audience. He is standing next to a large screen displaying an image of a person in colorful attire. The audience is seated, facing the speaker, in a room with large windows and green plants.

People sitting and standing in a modern indoor space, possibly a cafe or lounge, with large windows letting in natural light, a display table with books or pamphlets, and a group of people in the background near a counter.

Group of cheerful people at an art exhibition, looking at photographs on display. Two women and one man in the foreground hold small boxes, smiling and engaging with each other. A man stands in the background near a display banner, with framed photos

A woman in a blue striped shirt shaking hands with a young man in a dark jacket at an art exhibit. A woman in black stands and claps nearby. Behind them, white display panels showcase numerous photographs and artworks.

Two people are watching a video on a screen, both wearing headphones. The video shows three people, with one performing a kick on a zebra crossing, in an outdoor setting with an old building in the background. The watchers are seated in front of a di

A woman smiling behind a table at a photography booth with framed pictures, sign boards, and photography books, inside a space with large windows and hanging light bulbs.

A group of people at a photo exhibition conversing in front of a wall displaying various photographs.

Three people, two men and one woman, are standing and talking in front of a photo display at an indoor art exhibition.

Two men standing in front of framed photographs on display at an art gallery, one wearing a brown blazer and glasses, the other in a red shirt with glasses hanging from the collar.

A group of women standing in a room near a presentation screen that reads 'Collecting Rage', with images of six tags. The woman on the left is holding a microphone and smiling, the woman in the middle is smiling and holding papers, and the woman on t

A diverse group of people attending a meeting or seminar, with one woman in the foreground speaking or asking a question.

A woman and two men are talking at a camera display table during an event, with a men's black T-shirt, glasses, and a camera bag.

People socializing at an indoor event, some are talking, others are looking at items on display or at a table, with windows and ceiling lights visible in the background.

Photo North Festival, Live Lounge, Market Stall Area, Indie Traders, Books, Zines, Art Prints

Photo North Festival, Live Lounge, Market Stall Area, Indie Traders, Books, Zines, Art Prints, Talks and Screenings

Photo North Festival, Exhibitions, Live Lounge, Market Stall Area, Indie Traders, Books, Zines, Art Prints, Talks and Screenings

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“There is something magical about Photo North Festival. An atmosphere of equality, informality and mutual support - everyone who attended seemed to morph into a participant rather than an observer. A strong community is forming around the festival.

Fresh and very much needed in todays creative landscape.”

— Simon Peter Green, Photographer & Filmmaker

Three strands, one shared story.

WHAT WE DO

Festival

Our flagship gathering — exhibitions, talks, screenings, book fairs and launches, independent market traders, emerging artist showcases, plus our annual Student Competition exhibition and winners announcement.

VISIT

On Tour

Roadshows and pop-ups criss-crossing the UK - from Edinburgh to Falmouth, Bath, Manchester, Bournemouth and beyond.

VISIT

Our Services

We create exhibitions, festivals and creative projects that connect people through photography.

VISIT

In good company.

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Working alongside cultural institutions, galleries, publishers, education organisations and brands who share our passion for photography and creative culture.

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Circle with the number 30 in the center and text around it celebrating 30 years since Dewi Lewis Publishing.

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Gray background with white text that reads 'Invisible Britain'

Red background with white text reading 'Centre for British Photography' and white lines

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