Impact on Artists

“I’ve learnt new ways of thinking around Socially Engaged Photography, new contacts, new ideas and approaches, time and space to develop and test ideas without worrying about it going wrong, a chance to present my work for the first time, ongoing support and a feeling of being part of the Open Eye Gallery ‘team’ of artists”

25% of artists stated that their approach to socially engaged practice has developed to a large extent since taking part in the commission

91% of commissioned artists stated that the project supported progression routes or assisted them to professionalise their practice.

91% of artists feel part of a larger creative community of socially engaged practice as a result of taking part in the programme to some or a considerable extent.

66% of artists agreed that their practice had developed to some extent.