What is a Call for Engagement?

At Kinship, we love open circles that welcome unique and varied perspectives.

At Kinship, we love open circles that welcome unique and varied perspectives.

With a passion for inquiry & community, we introduce big themes—that inspire big questions—and big conversations.

We invite curious photographers, just like you, to join us as we explore and create. 

As a community of practice, we encourage exploration, inquiry, and play. and celebrate authenticity.

Together, we use the phenomenal power of photography to inspire new ways of seeing and being together.

At Kinship, we love open circles that welcome unique and varied perspectives.

With a passion for inquiry & community, we introduce big themes—that inspire big questions—and big conversations.

As a community of practice, we encourage and celebrate authenticity.

We understand that your situated history creates uniquely different lived and embodied experiences—your unique way of seeing the world is your gift to Kinship.

Our engagement themes are meant to be doorways, not boxes—each photographer is welcome to follow their process wherever it leads.

Kinship “calls” last for months at a time, giving everyone a chance to find their own authentic response. Think of our prompts as catalysts for your own curiosity & wonder.

Susan Patrice

At Kinship generosity and reciprocity are the kindling of our community.

In contrast to cultures of competition, we freely share resources knowing that our unique visual voices will be woven into collective projects and exhibitions that provide in-depth and varied perspectives.

Are you ready to follow your curiosity & wonder to kinship & community?

Kinship warmly welcomes photographers of all levels. Get started with our step-by-step guide.

Explore and join our newest collaborative call for engagement Elementals.