Challenges and actions

A program of initiatives in pictures, accessible to everyone

At the heart of the Institut pour la photographie’s mission, the promotion of art and culture aims to support everyone in their relationship with the photographic image.

In a world where images serve as a form of language, we must learn to decipher and experience them, to awaken our curiosity and broaden our perspective, so that we can better perceive what—right before our eyes and within us—lurks and unfolds.

By linking personal and collective stories, these initiatives enable everyone to explore different photographic practices, develop their visual culture and imagination, and become aware of the issues surrounding the dissemination of images.

Claire-Marie Régent

Projet NORD, 2025-2026 © Institut pour la photographie

Outils accessibilité © Claire-Marie Régent

2025 in figures:

92 projects driven by succession planning
288 actions
555 hours of service
3,753 participants mobilized
39 municipalities in the Hauts-de-France region covered
26 photographers and visual media professionals who are committed

Diverse pathways

Outreach initiatives can be implemented throughout the Hauts-de-France region and take various forms: photography workshops, meetings with artists and visual media professionals, workshops on editing and exhibition design, exhibition planning, games focused on interpreting images, exhibition tours, and interdisciplinary workshops combining visual arts, writing, the visual arts, the performing arts, music, and even film.

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Collaborations and partnerships

Each program is co-designed by the partners involved and tailored to its specific challenges, geographic area, and implementation context.

Suitable for all stages of life, these career paths can be pursued in fields such as education, social services, health care, the justice system, culture, and recreation.

Our partners

Exhibition-Related Activities

For each of the exhibitions on display, the Institut offers a variety of tour and workshop formats tailored to the context, the age group, and any specific needs of the participants. These tours emphasize an active approach, giving voice to each person’s perspective.