Photofusion are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Director to lead the UK based photography organisations at an exciting time in its development Jenni Grainger will be the new Director of Photofusion, starting in January 2024. Joining Photofusion from a background of senior leadership in arts organisations, Jenni brings with her vast experience of leading and programming nationally and internationally significant activity with inclusion, access and creativity at its core.
Jenni says “I am delighted to announce that I will be joining Photofusion, as Director in January 2024, and look forward to driving the strategy and creative ambitions of this long-established photographic institution into 2024 and beyond. Photofusion is an important centre of photographic education and creative vision and I am keen to discover what more we can do to deepen and widen engagement in photography within the local community and far beyond. I also look forward to championing Photofusion as a vibrant and accessible new community space as it moves into its new home on Beehive Place, Brixton. I particularly look forward to continuing Photofusion’s strong relationships, locally and beyond, with stakeholders, artists, partners and its members, to champion the delivery of high-quality exhibitions and socially engaged projects."
Kim Shaw has recently stepped down as Director of Photofusion after 8 years. During that time, she steered the organisation through a period of huge change, achieving Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status in collaboration with 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, and winning the bid for Photofusion’s new home on Beehive Place. Her vision and determination have been incredible, and we are going to miss her enthusiasm and on-going support of Photofusion members in particular.
For 30 years, Photofusion has championed, supported and celebrated photography and photographers. well known for the darkrooms, gallery space, digital printing facilities, and education programme, Photofusion has also worked collaboratively with young people, emerging photographers and makers as part of its growing community. Photofusion was established in 1990. Among the founding members were a group of female photographers who were concerned about the way women were portrayed in the media. They formed a cooperative to document real women doing real things: doctors, nurses, teachers, mothers. Representation, inclusion and diversity have always been at the heart of Photofusion. Many important images have been made and shown at Photofusion. Supporting some of the UKs most well-known and established photographers at early stages of their careers, Photofusion looks forward to doing more to develop the artform and ensure its accessibility for everyone.
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