An All-Island Photography Community

The Irish Photo Network is a collaborative cross-border initiative of Photo Museum Ireland, Belfast Exposed, Belfast Photo Festival, and Source Magazine.

Strengthening photography across the island of Ireland

The Irish Photo Network unites artists, curators, and organisations in a collaborative effort to build sustainable futures for photography. Through artist commissions, symposia, training, and research, we create opportunities that reach across borders, strengthen professional practice, and contribute to the cultural life of the whole island.

In 2026, the programme focuses on two connected areas: supporting artists to develop photobooks, and building a clearer picture of what photographers need to sustain their practice now.

Artists’ Needs Survey

Our annual all-island survey tracks the changing professional needs and experiences of photographers and photographic artists, North and South. Available in Irish and English, the findings help IPN partners identify emerging priorities and shape future artist development, resources and opportunities.

IPN Photobook Development Award

A cross-border open call supporting one photographer to develop a photobook project into a dummy publication. The recipient receives €1,000 plus specialist input from an invited international publisher or mentor.

IPN Online: Photography – Practice & Progress

Join us for a special virtual discussion. Meet the recipient of the 2026 Photo Book Development Award and hear more about their work and plans for developing the publication. The event will also bring IPN partners together to share key findings from the Artists’ Survey of Needs and discuss how the Network can respond to the changing needs of photographers across the island.