Young Photographer Opportunity: Have your photos exhibited at the Town Hall

Be part of our upcoming exhibition ‘Town Hall: Through the Eyes of the Next Generation’ at our Literary Arts Festival.

Do you have a passion for photography? Are you looking to gain experience working in live music and theatre events? Do you want your work to be featured in a photography exhibition?

We want you!

We’re looking for young photographers (ages 16-25) to join us and be part of our upcoming exhibition, ‘Town Hall: Through the Eyes of the Next Generation’. This exhibition will take place 12th-13th September 2026 at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall as part of our Literary Arts Festival. The festival will celebrate literature, theatre and music craft through performances, talks and workshops.

How it works…

• Register your interest by emailing alex.norman@suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com with your name, a little about you and why you’d like to take part.

• We will then contact all young photographers (date TBC) with a list of events, and it will be first come first serve to choose which event you’d like to photograph. There will only be space for x1 young photographer per event.

• On the day of your event, you will be granted access to photograph this event - be as creative as possible, but remember to respect the performers, crew, and paying audience.

• You’ll then submit your BEST 5 images to us, and we will select which image(s) to include in the exhibition.

• ALL participants will have their work featured in the exhibition.

Please note: we are unfortunately unable to provide equipment for this opportunity.

Ready to apply?

Email alex.norman@suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com with your name, a little about you and why you’d like to take part.