Cami O'Hagan CV
Creative Practitioner
Cami is currently focusing on expanding their practice by fostering inclusive curatorial approaches through practicing queer and feminist curating, rethinking archives and collections, and researching ecological issues in the art institution. Recently completing the Crossing Sector professional development programme ran by Elizabeth Wewiora, Head of Social Practice at Open Eye Gallery. Through this programme Cami was able to explore ethical and collaborative approaches in socially engaged art, while also acquiring formal training in the areas of safeguarding and sustainability development.
Education and Training
2025
Crossing Sectors, Professional Development Programme | Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool
Bachelor of Arts Photography, with First-Class Honours | University of Salford, Manchester
2021-2024
Foundation Diploma Art and Design (Photography) | South-Eastern Regional College, Bangor
2020-2021
Exhibition History
February 2025
Installation Assistance 'UNBINDING' Exhibition | Hilton House, Manchester
November 2024
'AMOEBA' Group Exhibition | Pink Studios, Stockport
May 2024
'Photography (BA)' Degree Show | New Adelphi Building, Salford
February 2024
'Queer in Newham' Open Call Group Exhibition | Rosetta Arts Charity Organisation, London
December 2023
'Interim' Exhibition | New Adelphi 2nd Floor Gallery, Salford
'Speak Up!' Collaborative Exhibition | Longsight Community Space, Manchester
December 2022
Research Accomplishments
February 2024
Independent Research Project (Thesis) | Written Dissertation |
Selected research topic: Breaking the boundaries of hetero-centrism in Western world art: How are Creative Practitioners engaging in Queer/Feminist Perspectives.
Awards
March 2024
Finalist Nominee | The Dean's Award for Academic Achievement | Create Student Awards 2024
February 2023
Shortlisted Candidate | Photo North Festival 2023
Selected Writing
November 2024
'Celebrating Albert Adams – Discovering the Special Collection’ Part 1, 2 and 3 – University of Salford Art Collection
https://artcollection.salford.ac.uk/2024/11/26/albert-adams-discovering-the-special-collection/
September 2024
‘Recent Acquisitions: British Printmaking’ – University of Salford Art Collection
​https://artcollection.salford.ac.uk/2024/10/07/recent-acquisitions-british-printmaking/