IG : @sidwhitejones
Sid White-Jones is a Photographic Artist from Cambridge, U.K.
White-Jones graduated with First Class Honours in BA Photography from Norwich University of the Arts and in 2018 he was awarded a place on the Visa Pour l’image Documentary Photography Programme.
He is currently working as a Visitors Assistant at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge and has previously taken part in the Babylon Young Curators programme at Babylon ARTS, curating the contemporary exhibition ‘No Frost at Night’. In the past, he has also worked alongside the Human Interfaces Creative Lab as a Guest Editor for the lens-based magazine Uncertain States.
Publications include Der Greif Magazine, Plaintiff Press’ My Daughter Terra, ICBQ Magazine, Bait Magazine & Folium Publishing’s, ‘The Scaffold’.
His work has been exhibited at Norwich University of the Arts, The Old Truman Brewery London, St. Margaret’s House London, The Fishslab Gallery Whitstable, The Motion Sickness Project Space Cambridge, Gallerie V Cambridge and Cambridge Artworks.
Projects
- Cambridge Arts Festival: 2025 Exhibition, Grand Arcade, Cambridge - ExhibitionEarlier this year, I exhibited my photographic painting Crocus Vernus (2024) as part of the 2025 Cambridge Arts Festival. The exhibition took place from 10–19 February on the first floor of the city's Grand Arcade, showcasing a diverse collection of contemporary works by artists from across Cambridgeshire. I created Crocus Vernus four months earlier during my residency with AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) at Cambridge School of Art. The piece was one of four large scale works that later
- AA2A, Annual Photography & Videography Prize Winner - AwardI am pleased to have been selected as the winner of AA2A’s Annual Photography & Videography Prize for 2025. AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) offers practicing artists the opportunity to take part in residencies housed in university settings, giving access to facilities, time, and space to develop new work. Each year, they run a national prize inviting the participating artists across these institutions to document their experience of the residency through photography and film. It's a refle
- Atwin, Featured Maker - StockistI'm excited to share that a selection of my still life prints are now available at Atwin, a thoughtfully curated lifestyle store nestled in the heart of the historic Norwich Lanes. Having the opportunity to share my work within Atwin feels like a natural fit, having lived in Norwich whilst studying at Norwich University of the Arts. Atwin celebrates creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship and is known for its collection of womenswear, accessories, and homewares, showcasing work by both em
- New Blood Art, Featured Artist - StockistI'm thrilled to share that I've recently joined the roster of artists represented by New Blood Art, an online gallery dedicated to showcasing exceptional emerging artists across the UK. Founded in 2004 by Sarah Ryan, New Blood Art has been a pioneering platform, connecting early-career artists with collectors and curators, and supporting their development through curated exhibitions and consultancy services. To celebrate the gallery turning 21 in 2025, Sarah has begun writing the story of Ne
- Dark Peak Photo Festival 2025, Glossop - ExhibitionBetween the 17th and 23rd of February 2025, my celluloid collage, Chimera (2024), will be on display as part of this year’s Dark Peak Photo Festival, taking place along Glossop’s High Street. This work was one of many collages I made in preparation for my solo exhibition With Edges Like Glass (2024) at Cambridge Artworks. Whilst it didn't end up being transferred to canvas and exhibited, I was still keen to show it and would like to continue compositing these fantastical and uncanny beings whic
- ARTIT, 'Interview with Sid White-Jones' - OnlineIn February 2025, I was interviewed by the digital arts platform ARTIT for their Spotlight interview series. In the interview, I shared insights into my creative process, focusing on my fascination with found photographs and how I transform them into new artworks through physical manipulation and large-scale painting. I reflected on the ethical considerations of working with anonymous images and how the meaning of my work can evolve over time. Excerpt from the interview: “Have you ever s
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Projects credited in
- YEARBOOK 2020When lockdown restrictions came into effect in the UK the team at Shutter Hub wanted to do what we could for photographers. We started by making membership bursaries available and as we went through the applications we could see that many of the applicants were from students who were due to have graduate shows, which were now cancelled indefinitely, despite all the time and money they had put into preparing for them. Having been photography graduates ourselves we understood how upsetting that mu
Work history
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Artist in Residenceaa2a
Cambridge, United KingdomFreelance
From October 2024 - April 2025 I’ll be producing new work on-site at Anglia Ruskin University as part of the AA2A programme. AA2A is a programme that fosters collaboration between further and higher education institutions and artists, allowing artists the opportunity to use facilities and resources they may otherwise not be able to access.
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Duty ManagerKettle's Yard
Cambridge, United KingdomPart Time
'Kettle’s Yard is the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery. Kettle’s Yard is a beautiful House with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions.'
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Skills
- Copyediting
- Photography
- Photo Retouching
- Social Media Management
- Photographic Printing
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Create Suite
- Campaign Concept
- Brief Writing
- Content Marketing
- Multi-platform Content
- Creative Arts
- SEO Copywriting
- Curation
- Art Curation
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) NUA
- Norwich, United Kingdom
• Photography - First Class Honours.
'Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for teaching quality by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and awarded gold in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). NUA is rated as a top 6 UK university for creative scene by students in the Which? Student Survey 2018. Winner of Outstanding Estates Strategy in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2018 and shortlisted for Buildings That Inspire in the Guardian Awards 2018.'
Awards
Awarded The Shutter Hub Membership BursaryShutter Hub
In the March of 2020 I was awarded with the Shutter Hub Membership Bursary. The Bursary gives me accuses to all that Shutter Hub offers such as opportunities, support and networking for creative photographers worldwide as well as a platform for my photographic work on their website.
Shutter Hub provides the chance for photographers to professionally promote their work, access high quality opportunities and make new connections within the photographic community, through our website, in-person meet ups and exhibitions.B
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The Babylon Young Curators Bursary AwardBabylon Arts
Babylon Arts are an organisation who develop creativity and connect communities with arts and culture.+ Show more