NCTJ 60th anniversary, seminar and exhibition
Written by David WhiteRipped straight off the BPPA newsletter:
NCTJ 60th Anniversary exhibition & seminar
The NCTJ is holding an exhibition of press photography and photojournalism this summer as part of the charity’s 60th anniversary celebrations. It will showcase the work of NCTJ-trained practitioners over the past forty years and display regional, national and international photography.
The exhibition, supported by The Guardian and PhotoBox, is being held in the atrium of The Guardian in London. An invitation-only opening event is taking place on the evening of Friday, 10 June and the exhibition is open to the general public from Saturday, 11 June until Friday, 15 July.
There will also be a seminar for budding press photographers and photojournalists in advance of the official opening of the exhibition. It is aimed at those considering training in the profession and The BPPA will be represented. Please let anyone who you know that is thinking of becoming a news or sports photographer know about the event and places for the seminar are strictly limited. Applications for places will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
This seminar a chance to meet leading figures from the industry, learn about the different career options and also to find out about training opportunities.
It will take place on Friday 10 June 2011 between 3.00pm and 5.30pm at The Guardian and includes an opportunity to view the exhibition, a ‘Meet the Photographers’ session with industry representatives and a careers question and answer session with training providers and recent graduates.
Places for the seminar are strictly limited so make sure you get your application in quick. Applications for places will be processed on a first come, first served basis.