Upcoming Events
AWP / LIVE: MEET OYEWOLE LAWAL AND SEE HIS WORK HONORED AT THE 2026 ZEKE AWARDS
Meet Emerging Lens Fellow Oyewole Lawal in Paris as his documentary photography is honored in the 2026 ZEKE Awards exhibition, Résilience, at Galerie Joseph. Lawal will be at the opening reception on November 13, where visitors can meet him and discuss his work.
AWP / LIVE: Beyond Waste: People, Materials and What We Leave Behind
What happens to what we throw away—and who bears the cost? Through photographs by Oyewole Lawal and Edwin Ndeke, and through conversation, Beyond Waste explores waste, textiles, and environmental impact. Discover creative approaches to recycling, circular fashion, natural dyes, and more sustainable ways of working with materials.
AWP / LIVE: Photojournalism as Advocacy with Leslie Thomas
Want to develop your voice as a photojournalist? Want to enhance your photographic skills? Join us on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 5:00 CEST at The VII Foundation’s campus for an intense small-group workshop led by Leslie Thomas, documentary filmmaker, curator, and human rights activist.
After a presentation on how photojournalism can help shape policy on social justice issues, Leslie will help you design a unique impact and advocacy campaign on issues that matter to you.
Workshop Requirements
To be considered, please submit:
A brief (no more than one-page) essay outlining:
Issues you address
Your key stakeholders
Your work that’s made an impact (including challenges you face)
Additionally, provide 5-10 images of the issue you photographed and/or up to five minutes of video footage (unedited and rough is absolutely fine). RSVP Here