PHOTO OXFORD FESTIVAL

25 October - 16 November 2025

We will be updating the site with news of an ambitious programme of photographic exhibitions and events so please
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In the meantime, our exciting alternative photography workshops will take place in March and April and our renowned Open Call is now accepting submissions offering up to 10 photographers the opportunity to be exhibited at Modern Art Oxford as well as other wonderful, prizes. Please see the information and link below. 

PHOTO OXFORD WORKSHOPS

March & April 2025 

Join us for an exciting series of alternative photography workshops in March and April to explore the art of cyanotypes, anthotypes, phytograms, botanicograms, chemigrams, caffenol film development, pinhole cameras, photography as performance, and psychogeography. Workshops are all designed for participants aged 18+.


PHOTO OXFORD OPEN CALL

Deadline 17th May 2025 

The last Photo Oxford Open Call accepted entries from photographers in over 60 countries around the world. The prizes we offer are unique and focussed on the career development of photographers no matter where you come from or what stage in your career you are. 


Please click the button below to be taken to our the Open Call for more information. 

SOME PHOTO OXFORD OPEN CALL WINNING IMAGES 2023

We are now preparing for the autumn 2025 Festival.  Photo Oxford 2023 explored The Hidden Power of the Archive,  took on the history of photography and engaged with its future in more than 20 free exhibitions and events in historic and contemporary venues across the city.  

While the 2025 Festival is in delevelopment, 2023 online exhibitions, recorded events and information about other exhibitions and events remain available to view here.  Read blogs related to 2023 Festival exhibitions and previous Festivals here.

We are a registered charity. Your support helps us deliver free exhibitions, talks events and projects for a diverse audience across Oxford and beyond, during and between festivals. If you can donate or support Photo Oxford in any way, please email info@photooxford.org

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