Circus. Part press, part exhibition space and production house.
Having worked with photographers for over 15 years, we wanted to make a space for them to cut through the noise of the digital platform.
We know how hard visibility is nowadays in such a crowded market so we want to address that by working with photographers on their first book publication and exhibition. In the spirit of Printed Matter in NY, we want recognise the importance of making a tangible book as a tool for self promotion and as something fully under their creative control, thus giving them a small, but much needed platform, to get their work seen and distributed out to a wider audience.
We will help them with the design, manufacture and distribution of their publication and sell it too. We will also hold a solo exhibition alongside the launch or include them in one of our regular group shows.
We aim also to put together a bi-annual / annual magazine showcasing the talent that we’ve worked with.
To pair with this, we will also offer a bespoke production service on any level required, worked out on a job by job basis.
We recognise that there are lots of people who’ve moved away from the photographer/agent model and simply need someone to assist them when and where it’s required. From end-to-end support to simply budgeting, contract wrangling or help with crew, we can assist with anything they need, no matter how small the request. Fees fully negotiable and fair.
With our established network of photographers and artists we will create a collective of hugely talented artists, all coming together to make their best creative work.
We will be linking this service to local schools, colleges and photography courses and holding regular workshops and talks, forging relationships with the next generation of image makers.
Circus will be open to anyone with a great project in mind.