EARTHWISE

A Photo Exhibition of Creativity, Community Reflections and Renewal.

The Leeds International African Arts Festival (LIAAF) invites photographers of West African origin—whether based in the diaspora or on the African continent—to submit works for an upcoming photo exhibition titled Earthwise- A Photo Exhibition of Creativity, Community Reflections and Renewal.

We welcome images that reflect a profound connectivity between creativity and environment across cultures. Submissions should evoke empathy and inspire positive action for the environment, capturing the relationship between people and nature in ways that transcend borders and traditions

We especially encourage images that document how communities are practising ecological renewal—whether through local conservation projects, sustainable traditions, collective restoration efforts, or moments that celebrate hope and justice in environmental stewardship

Selected photographers will have the opportunity to showcase their work at Photo North Festival #7 and at LIAAF’S dynamic international platform, reaching new audiences and contributing to an urgent conversation about creative activism and ecological renewal.

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The exhibition will feature a select group of West African and West African diaspora photographers, chosen through LIAAF’s open call and curatorial process. Final names are being confirmed; we will share the artist list once selections are complete.

Featured artists include:

Arteh Odijah and KC Nwakalor