Creative Sectors is a series of events to help build connections between Edinburgh’s creative community, organisations and venues.

This event is in partnership with Business Gateway and Stills.

PLEASE NOTE:

Creative Sectors is a free event for all Creative Edinburgh members. If you’re not a member yet, you’re absolutely welcome to join us - and we’d love to have you. To support the community, please consider signing up as a free member or Pay What You Can to help keep events like this accessible for everyone.

This is a strictly limited capacity event

Join us on Wednesday 26 August at 5:30pm for a timely and thought-provoking discussion exploring the role of photography sector in Scotland.

As the broader visual arts landscape shifts, we’ll interrogate how photographers shape public perceptions of culture and the arts, and the power they hold in spotlighting vital stories and voices.

What does the future look like for freelance photographers and galleries? How to navigate the sector and benefit from existing support?

This event brings together freelance photographers and photography experts from both national and local organisations that champion photography to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.

Whether you’re a photographer, freelance artist, reader, or cultural worker, come and be part of the conversation!

Our Panellists

Claire Cochrane, Facilitator, Stills

Ben Harman, Senior Curator, National Galleries of Scotland

Jaime Molina, co-founder of Agitate

Chris Close, Director, Gallery-Close Photo Gallery

Louise McLachlan, Creative Learning Project Coordinator, Stills

Running Order

17:30 - Welcome & Introductions

17:45 - Panel Discussion & Q&A roundtables

19:00 - Meet & Mingle Time

19:30 - Event Ends

Can't make the whole event? Just join us for what you can!

How are we making sure this event is accessible?

Stills is fully accessible to wheelchair users with step free access to all floors via a lift. More information can be found in Still's Visual Guide.

There will be no amplified music or bright lights used throughout the event.

There will not be a BSL interpretation at the event.

If you have other access requirements, please let us know during registration or get in touch with us directly, and we will do our very best to help.

Getting to the venue:

Stills is accessible via train, with Waverley Station a five-minute walk away, as well as bus. The closest bus stops can be found on Princes Street (Waverley Steps or Scott Monument) and on Royal Mile (Museum of Childhood).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at programme@creative-edinburgh.com.

About Creative Edinburgh

Creative Edinburgh is a registered Scottish Charity (SC052838) committed to helping creatives thrive. Through events, career support and advocacy, we bring together and help grow the city’s creative community, providing a space for creation, collaboration and connection at every stage of your career. Creative Edinburgh is supported by Creative Scotland as one of the Regularly Funded Organisations (RFOs).

To become a member of Creative Edinburgh, click here.

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