The Full Story
About
The Slow Camera Exchange is a long-term initiative that is supported by ongoing inductions introducing people to the camera library and also supported by a range of community engagements with the use of the camera kits.
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The initiative also explores his visual photographic archive and how it can support creative processes. It also aims to support dialogue processes in learning in fields such as citizenship education, research, coaching, and therapy.
What?
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A borrowing library for artists
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A borrowing library of camera kits for artists to engage with community groups
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Workshop programme for community engagement
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An annual publication to show creative outcomes of the project and to explore creative approaches
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An artist community to explore and exchange creative processes
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A digital archive of Hermann's creative work to support creativity, dialogue and research
Why?
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To make analogue photography more accessible
The Slow Camera Exchange was established in memory of artist Hermann Marbe and speaks to his aspiration of making the arts and creativity more accessible. It supports people from all walks of life to use analogue photography processes to slow down and see the world through a variety of different lenses.
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To support creativity for artists and communities
The programme aims to support opportunities for creative experimentation and development both for artist and for members of the community who wish to develop creativity.
We hope to experiment with more sustainable photographic processes.
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To support wellbeing
The NEF five ways to wellbeing provides a framework for well-being.
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Connect,
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Be Active,
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Take Notice,
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Keep Learning,
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Give.​
The Slow camera exchange creates possibilities for those engaging to activate these wellbeing contributors.
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To support
connection
We want to support connections within and between communities.
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