https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/hidden-plain-sight-photography-open-call
Submission Portal:
https://hatdistrict.co.uk/hiddenphoto2025
Venues:
Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2NQ
Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Dates:
10–21 September 2025
Open daily, during building opening hours. Free entry.
As part of Heritage Open Days 2025, the Hat Factory Arts Centre will host Hidden in Plain Sight, a community photo exhibition celebrating Luton’s architectural character through its overlooked details – tiled doorsteps, carved plaques, decorative brickwork, fading signs and more.
This year’s theme is Architecture – and we want you to help tell the story of Luton’s overlooked beauty. Forget full facades – we’re after the details: the tucked-away carvings, curious chimneys, old signage, or date stones you’ve never noticed before.
The exhibition features photographs submitted by Luton residents and visitors, each capturing a small piece of the town’s built heritage that might otherwise go unnoticed. Submissions are open to all, regardless of photography experience. No specialist equipment is required – a mobile phone is enough.
Selected entries will be exhibited in print at the Hat Factory, shown digitally across the Hat District, and shared online. Each selected participant will also receive a high-quality print of their work.
Want to take part?
Submissions are open until Monday 9 September 2025.
A free mobile photography guide is also available to help you get started: https://hatdistrict.co.uk/heritage-photography-guide
Look up. Look down. Look again.
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Event Disclaimer:
Step Forward Luton is not affiliated with the event organisers and disclaims any liability for inaccuracies or discrepancies in the provided information. Please contact the event organisers for more information. If you spot any errors email hello@stepforwardluton.co.uk.
