Sustaining Practice Programme

2026/27

APPLICATION

To apply to the Sustaining Practice Programme, please provide the following:

  • Portfolio: A PDF displaying your photographic work (max 10 MB, no image limit). This can be a single project, multiple projects, or a selection of works.

  • Artist Statement: Max 250 words.

  • Personal Statement: Your reasons for applying to the programme (max 250 words).

Please email your application to info@thephotoschool.org with APPLICATION_YOUR NAME as the subject.

SELECTION PANEL

Gideon Vass

Chloe Dewe Mathews

Sula Douglas-Folkes

SELECTION CRITERIA 

The panel will review applicants against the following criteria:

  • Commitment to Practice – evidence that the applicant is committed to developing their practice long-term.

  • Photographic Work – evidence of critical thinking and engagement within the applicant’s photographic process and image-making.

  • Suitability – evidence that the applicant will gain significant value from the programme.

If you want any guidance or support completing the application steps, or if you have any other questions regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact us.

Programme Fee: £2000

Application Deadline: 26 June 2026

Programme Start Date: 22 September 2026