Appel à candidatures pour les auteurs émergents – Sanlé Sory : « Colour Years »

The Photographers’ Gallery, in partnership with Nourishment and The Afroniche Society, is seeking two emerging writers to create original editorial pieces (750–900 words) that respond to the exhibition Sanlé Sory: Colour Years. The exhibition showcases the vibrant portraits and photographic archive of Burkinabè photographer Sanlé Sory, exploring themes of identity, history and popular culture. Selected writers will receive a £100 writing fee, a goody bag worth over £100, a one‑year membership to The Photographers’ Gallery, complimentary exhibition access, publication of their article on the gallery’s website, promotion through digital channels, and editorial guidance from The Afroniche Society. Applications are open to writers aged 18 or over with 0–5 years of writing experience, who are not represented by a literary agent, reside in the UK or can visit the London exhibition by 25 November 2026, and can produce the article without the use of generative AI. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.

Writing fee, exhibition goody bag, one‑year gallery membership, complimentary exhibition access, article publication, digital promotion, editorial guidance

Age 18+, 0–5 years writing experience, not represented by a literary agent, UK residence or ability to visit London exhibition by 25 Nov 2026, original 750–900 word article, no generative AI use