LOCAL WEEK

Workshop participants enjoying photography lessons

Photo Oxford Festival works closely with communities across Oxford and Oxfordshire, using photography as a creative way for people to express themselves, build confidence, and learn new skills.

We collaborate with local partners such as Yellow Submarine, Aspire Oxford, Crisis, Mind Oxforshire and My Vision Oxfordshire to run welcoming workshops and projects that support people with a wide range of experiences and abilities. Together, we explore photography as a tool for storytelling, connection, and creativity — while also helping participants develop practical skills they can use in everyday life, from communication to teamwork and employability.

At the heart of our work is long-term, meaningful engagement. We aim to create supportive spaces where individuals feel valued, can share their unique perspectives, and become part of a wider cultural conversation — celebrating the richness and diversity of our communities.

Members of Yellow Submarine enjoying a workshop

JOIN US FOR LOCAL WEEK

The last week of the festival (10–16 November) will be Local Week and we will focus our efforts on inviting everyone to visit and engage with our exhibitions. We will also be staging an exhibition, in partnership with Fusion Arts, of the outcomes of some of our workshops in the Window Galleries in central Oxford.