This opportunity is open to 18 - 24 year olds. Apply for a free place on an Augmented Reality (AR) workshop series leading to an opportunity to receive a paid AR commission and mentoring from digital artists and curators.

AR is a technology that uses digital content to extend a view of our physical world when experienced through the screen of your mobile phone or tablet. Facial filters, animated landscapes and interactive virtual elements are just some examples of how this digital technology is merging with the user’s real-world environment. Think Pokémon GO.

The Photographers’ Gallery is working in partnership with curator Zaiba Jabbar (HERVISIONS) on the Open Space AR programme that will be launched in Spring 2022 with commissions by Keiken, Hyphen-Labs and Josèfa Ntjam. As part of this, we are looking for twenty AR-curious 18-24-year-olds, based anywhere in the UK, to take part in four online workshops.

During the workshops, the selected participants will be introduced to AR tools and techniques, as well as some critical ideas about its production and content. Workshop participants will then be asked to propose an AR artwork that could be realised by Spring 2022.

Up to six of the proposed artworks will be selected for commission. Each commissioned creative will receive an artist fee of £500 and a production fee of £1,000. Each commission will also be supported by a series of one-to-one online guidance sessions with an established curator or AR artist.

The final AR works will be publicly launched on The Photographers’ Gallery website and social media from March 2022 to March 2023.

The application portal is now closed.

Calendar

The four online workshops for the 20 selected artists will take place between 18th November and 18th December, as both evening and weekend sessions.

The further guidance sessions for selected proposals will take place between January and February 2022. The precise date of each of the sessions will be arranged according to the availability of the participants.

FAQ

Who can apply?

Any UK-based 18-24 years old artist, including students and those who have not undertaken official art education. We actively encourage applications from people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the film and photography sector, including people from low-income backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Is previous AR knowledge required?

No, there is no previous AR knowledge required.

Is there any equipment required?

Yes, you will need to have a computer and reliable internet access in order to participate in the online workshops.

Do I need to have an account on any digital platform?

A Zoom account will be needed to participate on the online workshops. A Discord channel will be created for the participants of the workshops to meet and interact. A Facebook account will be needed to access Spark Studio.

I won’t be able to attend all the workshops, can I still apply?

In order to get the most out of the experience, we ask that you are able to attend a minimum of 3 of the workshops.

Can I access additional support with my application, or apply in an alternative format?

Yes, we are committed to making our open calls accessible to all. Please don’t hesitate to contact digital.programme@tpg.org.uk to tell us what you need to enable you to apply