GARY WILLIS

PhotoHastings is a collective of photographers that aims to inspire an appreciation of contemporary photographic art. This is done through an annual festival programme (directed by Tracy Jones and Neale Willis), and through talks, exhibitions, workshops and mentoring throughout the year.

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From its beginning in 2010, inspired by the Brighton bi-annual photo festival, and with a thriving and enthusiastic membership, PhotoHastings 2025 welcomes everyone to join in celebrating 15 years of innovative photographic practice. Over the years the group has welcomed many important photographers like Martin Parr, Simon Norfolk, Mark Power, Sean O’Hagan, John Stezaker, Peter Kennard, Professor Val Williams, Simon Baker and Brian Griffin. Celebrated practitioners continue to generously share their work through talks and guest spots at PhotoHastings exhibitions, alongside emerging photographers, members and guests

This year PhotoHastings features 12 exhibitions, including over 60 photographers, with talks and activities in the local area throughout September, October and November.

The PhotoHastings exhibition programme kicked off at the blackShed Gallery in Robertsbridge at the end of August, and continued at Electro Studios with local Romney Marsh landscapes by Chris Mammone and Ian Land. Across October, it heads over to Electro Studios Project Space and St Andrew’s Mews for a diverse range of shows that incorporate a collaboration with London Independent Photography. Renowned photographer Grace Lau will also exhibit work from her recent Tate Britain exhibition, The 80s: Photographing Britain.

A two-week residency at Hastings Arts Forum and Barnaby’s Lounge will lead to two brilliant shows, the last of which will run until January next year. PhotoHastings will also be back at The Pig every Monday evening in October for our fantastic Photology series of talks and discussions, organised by Alexander Brattell. To finish the fifteenth season with a flourish, there will be an open exhibition at Unit 2 (St Leonards’ newest gallery), during the last week of October.

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For updates on PhotoHastings’ full programme and information about membership, go to photohastings.org, subscribe to their newsletter, and follow them on Instagram.


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