Opening Event

Thu 3 August at 6pm

Join us for our Mirror/Mirror Exhibition Reception, meet the artists, their curators from Street Level Photoworks and the Reflect 2023 team.

In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Workshop

Fri 4th August at 10:30am

Explore the beauty of natural light in photography and experiment with the art of environmental portraiture with photographer John Patton.

In Person at the Barracks, Stirling

Talk

Fri 4th August at 1pm

Researcher and documentary photographer Fraser Crichton will speak on, ‘what is the role of photography and visual journalism in a time of misinformation, disinformation and AI?’

In Person at the Barracks, Stirling

Talk

Fri 4th August at 3:15pm

A Talk, An Exhibition and a Bookshelf - revisit our industrial heritage through the powerful work of photographer and film maker Tom Astbury.

In Person at the Barracks, Stirling

Talk

Sat 5th August at 10am

Meet Mirror/Mirror exhibiting artist Spencer Dent in the Tolbooth Gallery to talk about their work, their creative process and inspiration.

In Person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Workshop

Sat 5th August at 10:30

A demonstration of tintype portraiture, just like the Victorians did in the 1850’s from life-long photographer Gregg McNeill.

In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Talk

Sat 5 August, 12:30pm

Artist, researcher and lecturer David Grinly will deliver a talk to encourage reflection, and touching on political, philosophical and theological concepts which may broaden our immediate reactions to the questionable pleasures of AI images.

In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Workshop

Sat 5th August at 2:30pm

Get immersed in a psychedelic light show, create & photograph a unique experience together with Reflect 2023 exhibiting artist, June Barton.

In Person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Workshop

Sun 6th August at 10:30am

A photography workshop with award winning wildlife photographer Clare Harte, hosted at the beautiful home of Argaty Red Kites , 10 miles from Stirling.

Argaty Red Kites, Doune

Photowalk

Sun 6th August at 2pm

Learn of the major events in Stirling's history and the impact on its architectural heritage on this educational walk thru' the Old Town with local historian, Andy McEwan.

Starting at Cowane's Hospital, Stirling

Workshop

Thurs 10 August at 10am

A small group workshop led by equine photography enthusiast Anne Sproul in partnership with Equi-Power, central Scotland's riding for the disabled centre.

location to be determined

Talk

Tue 22 August at 7pm

Following the theme of reflection for this year’s festival two speakers from Scotland’s national heritage body will share their knowledge of our photographic heritage. Head of Archives Lesley Ferguson will explore the extensive and significant photographic archive held by Historic Environment Scotland and Director of Cultural Assets Dr David Mitchell will talk about the ‘tools of the trade’ - his favourite cameras and the stories behind them.

In Person at The Engine Shed, Stirling

Workshop

Fri 25th August at 10am

Learn to practice mindfulness through photography and painting and develop creative techniques to support your wellbeing and mental health.

In person at the Barracks, Stirling

Talk

Fri 25 August at 12:30pm

Margaret Mitchell will discuss her most recent work An Ordinary Eden which premiered earlier this year in a solo exhibition at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow. Carried out over four years, Mitchell photographed people with lived experience of homelessness looking at issues around housing, home and belonging, reflecting on the experiences of the individuals involved, the stories shared and how society responds.

In Person at the Barracks, Stirling

Talk

Fri 25 August at 2:15pm

An insight into the healing power of photography through 2 film projects by photographer and humanitarian champion Michael Carroll.

In person at the Barracks, Stirling

Film Screening + Q&A

Fri 25th of August at 7:30 pm

This special fundraising screening of the documentary film ‘Hand Held’ and Q&A with Michael Carroll is in support of his foundation, ‘Romanian Children’s Relief.’

In person at the Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling

Photowalk

Sat 26 August at 9:30am

Learn the skills and techniques of ICM, and make abstract and creative interpretations of the beautiful campus at the University of Stirling with the instruction of recent graduate Rona Fraser.

Starting at the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling

Workshop

Sat 26 August at 12pm

Join the Stirling Makar, Laura Fyfe for a contemplation of the world and our own self-image, as contained within the ever-changing watery sphere. A relaxed and fun writing experience, using nature and photography as stimuli.

Starting at the cafe bar at the Macrobert, University of Stirling

Photowalk

Sat 26 August at 2pm

Join University of Stirling's Artist in Residence Audrey Grant on a guided walk exploring the rich & complex history of the Airthrey estate.

Starting at the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling

Artist Talk

Sat 9th of September at 11am

Joanna Stawnicka, artist exhibiting in Mirror/Mirror will be in gallery to talk about her exhibits, her fascination with the human condition and how she interprets it in her photography.

In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling

Workshop

Sat 9th of September at 1pm

Explore & express the invisible aspects of the human condition in a workshop with one of this year's exhibiting artists, Joanna Stawnicka.

In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling