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The Centre for British Photography is a significant new space for British photography.
A charitable initiative, it will have exhibitions spaces, a programme of public events, an archive, and a shop. It aims to provide a dedicated home for British Photography in all its diversity. The aim is to host exhibitions curated independently by outside curators and institutional partners as well as to provide access to the Hyman Collection and in so doing present an expansive overview of British photography past and present.
The Centre will be based in Jermyn Street just off Piccadilly in central London for an initial period of two years in order to develop relationships with other organisations, charities and individuals that will allow it to become independent and self-sustaining. It will be a hub for exhibitions, events, partnerships and collaborations. We will be announcing shortly our opening exhibitions and events.
Exhibitions at the Centre will be free of charge and all profits from the shop will go to fund the work of the charity in support of photography in Britain.
The Centre is initially being funded and run by the Hyman Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1190955) but we are also looking to establish partnerships with other organisations and are looking for other supporters and funders to join us in our mission.
The Hyman Foundation is committed to ensuring that its Trustees and Advisory Group are inclusive. It therefore welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Applications from those from an ethnic minority background are particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, we may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
