SUPPORT US
Marlene Smith talking about her work at Modern Art Oxford. Photo: Crystal Constance
As an independent charity with no core public funding, and working in a challenging funding climate, Photo Oxford relies on donations to support artists, communities, and students. Your contributions help us deliver a wide range of free exhibitions, events, and projects for diverse audiences.
You can support the future of Photo Oxford by joining as a Friend or Patron, or by making a donation of any amount – every contribution helps us continue our work.
FRIEND
FRIEND
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP: £40 a year
As a friend of Photo Oxford Festival, you’ll enjoy:
Belonging to a vibrant creative community of photography enthusiasts, collectors, artists, and media professionals.
An exclusive annual curator-led tour with behind-the-scenes insight into Oxford’s photographic collections.
Friends receive advance notice of call-outs and events.
Invitations to the Festival’s opening and closing celebrations with early access to exhibitions and artists.
A unique photography-inspired social event each year designed to spark conversation and collaboration.
10% off workshops and year-round events, plus priority early-bird access reserved for Friends.
15% in-store discount at Blackwell’s Oxford, our festival bookshop, during the festival period.
Regular updates and newsletters with the latest exhibitions, opportunities, and Festival news.
Join us in celebrating photography, building connections, and growing our shared knowledge. Your support strengthens our network, amplifies the festival’s voice, and enables us to deliver dynamic exhibitions and impactful community outreach initiatives.
If you’d like to connect or learn more, please get in touch at admin@photooxford.org — we’d love to hear from you.
Weavers, Mari Parker and Sheila Dugdale, on a smoke break. Melfar manufacturing Co, Colne, Lancashire. Autumn 1975. © Daniel Meadows
PATRON
PATRON
PATRON membership: £1,000 a year
(includes one complimentary guest)
Become a Patron of Photo Oxford and join a valued circle of supporters who share a deep passion for photography and its power to inspire and effect change.
As a Patron, you play an important role in sustaining and shaping the future of the festival, while helping photography continue to thrive in Oxford and beyond.
Patrons enjoy an exclusive programme of events designed especially for you and your complimentary guest, including behind-the-scenes access, private moments with artists and curators, and unique photography experiences across Oxford and beyond. It’s our way of thanking you and bringing you closer to the creative heart of the festival.
Patron Benefits include:
Exclusive invitations to our Opening weekend Launch Party.
Curator-led festival tours.
Complimentary access to artist talks and selected festival events.
Art fair and gallery visits with Festival Director, Katy Barron. *
Private artist studio visits.
Tours of exceptional private and institutional collections.
The festival Welcome Hub at the Weston Library.
Photo: Aniella Weinberger Photography
Your generosity makes a meaningful difference. We are delighted to welcome you to the Photo Oxford community and look forward to sharing ideas, experiences, and inspiration.
Photography Oxford, the producer of Photo Oxford, is a registered charity (No. 1154142). If you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim Gift Aid on your Patron membership fee, increasing the value of your contribution at no extra cost to you.
Become a patron
For further information, please contact the Festival Director, Katy Barron, on info@photooxford.org
*We recently hosted a Patrons breakfast in London followed by visits to an artist’s studio and an artist-led exhibition tour in London’s East End. Our Patrons were given an exclusive private tour (and lunch) of an important private collection of photography at a collector’s home in Essex. At the opening of the 2025 festival, our Patrons also joined us for the opening festival dinner which was hosted by a supporter and included festival artists and curators.
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
Partner with Photo Oxford
Are you a business looking to connect with engaged audiences while supporting one of Oxford’s most dynamic cultural festivals?
Photo Oxford offers meaningful partnership opportunities that place your brand at the centre of a vibrant international photography event.
By partnering with the festival, your organisation can strengthen its presence in Oxford’s cultural community, engage clients and stakeholders through unique experiences, and align with a respected platform for creativity, ideas, and public dialogue. Together, we aim to build partnerships that are both impactful and mutually rewarding.
In 2025, Photo Oxford welcomed over 165,000 attendees, presenting a rich programme of exhibitions, workshops, talks, screenings, and public installations across the city.
With the support of our corporate partners, we deliver:
A flagship curated exhibition programme featuring emerging and established photographers.
A themed symposium hosted in partnership with the Bodleian Library.
Community engagement programmes, including workshops with charities and local organisations such as Yellow Submarine, Aspire Community Enterprise, The Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford City.
Alex Schneideman and Patricia Baker-Cassidy introduce The Camera Helps by Paddy Summerfield at the Weston Library. Photo: Paul Bullivant
We also aim to offer sector exclusivity to our sponsors, ensuring partners benefit from clear brand visibility and a distinctive presence within the festival.
We welcome the opportunity to work with organisations who share our vision and are interested in creating meaningful partnerships that benefit both the festival and our sponsors.
For more information and our 2025 evaluation report please contact Katy Barron, Festival Director at info@photooxford.org.