Take part
For 16–18 yr olds
Are you a year 12 or first year Level 3 diploma student studying in London?
Interested in photography, media, documentary or themes of identity?
- work with professional artists mentors from London College of Communication and Autograph
- develop photographic portraits to describe what matters to you as a young person growing up in London today
- showcase your final work on the Old Street Digital Canvas, online galleries pop up display at Autograph.
Before you apply
For students studying in London. Please check our eligibility criteria
Any questions? We're here to help. Contact us: outreach@arts.ac.uk
Common Ground: Layers
2026 Project dates
- Welcome day workshop: Wed 27 May, 10.30am-4.30pm
- Autograph archive introduction: Wed 11 June, 5-8pm
- Summer School: Mon 29 June–Fri 3 July, 10.30am-4.30pm
- Post-production evening workshop: Wed 9 September, 5-8pm
- Showcase: Wed 21 October, 5-8pm
Workshop locations
London College of Communication (Elephant and Castle)
Autograph (Shoreditch)
Common Ground 2025
3 moments in time from workshop portraits to large scale digital showcase in Shoreditch.
