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ISMAIL DIVERSE

ISMAIL DIVERSE

At The Crossroads

I am extremely happy to announce that I am the recipient of the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Arts Council England Grant.

The project, titled ‘At the crossroads’ will shine a light on the experiences of immigrants in Nottingham, empowering and giving public voice to individuals within these communities.

The State Of Cultural Diversity In British Photography

Organised by De Montfort University in partnership with Black Country Visual Arts and ReFramed with support from Paul Mellon centre for studies in British Art.

Brighton Photo Fringe

EXHIBITION - I took part in Photo Fringe in Brighton showing as part of of Ink collective .

Steering Group CVAN EM

I am a current member of Steering Group acting as an advisor and advocate where I share my knowledge, experience, and skills to inform and champion CVAN EM’s work.

Look Photo Biennial 2022: Climate

14 JULY — 4 SEPTEMBER 2022

I am extremely happy that our (Ink Collective) project Bees (and other species) has been selected for LOOK Photo Biennial. LOOK Photo Biennial is a photography festival delivered by Open Eye Gallery. Taking place in sites across the North West, LOOK’s programme operates as a cultural exchange both locally and internationally.

Artist in Residence At
Artcore Gallery Derby

Culture is a big aspect of our practice and we aim to work together to bring joy and shine to Derby. Community is all about gathering together and learning about other stories .

Turning Point: Diffusion Photo Festival Wales 2021

Ffotogallery is delighted to announce that the fifth biennial edition of Diffusion, Wales International Festival of Photography, will take place between 1-31 October this year, in multiple venues in Cardiff, Newport and South Wales. I am delighted to be part of the exhibition.

Artist in Residence At
New Art Exchange During Nottingham Mela 2021

I recently delivered ‘Healing Through Art’ as part of Nottingham’s Mela Festival and run workshops for adults and young people inspired by the South Asian traditions of Patachitra and Madhubani Folk Art as a part of residency.

Ink Collective

I am a member of Ink collective. Ink is a collective of six photographers brought together during the pandemic. Ink is united by shared interests and a drive to collaborate to produce stronger, richer and more meaningful work.

Located across the UK, we aim to explore our individual responses to common themes, to unfold visual stories from our diverse perspectives – north to south, rural to urban, drawing on our different cultures & identities.Ink strives towards sustainable and accessible working practices.

New Midlands Group Associate Meeting . Photo: Colette Griffin andFreddy Griffiths, Courtesy NMG at Primary, Nottingham.

New Midland Group (NMG)

I am one 1 of 15 Artist Associates with New Midland Group. The NMG Development Programme is funded by Arts Council England and supported by a growing number of partners from across the region and beyond; generous contributions include access to gallery and studio space, equipment, bursaries, consultancy, mentoring and networking, as well as press and marketing support.