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Iqra Saied
Digital Media and Outreach Trainee Iqra is a first-class graduate in BA (Hons) Photography, specialising in portrait and social documentary photography. Her work focuses on creating meaningful visual projects that engage audiences and explore identity, culture, and community through storytelling. She is interested in using photography and digital media as tools for representation, connection, and social engagement, and in developing creative work that reflects diverse voices and lived experiences.
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As a Digital Media and Outreach Trainee at Sheba Arts, Iqra was interested in combining creativity with communication to reach wider audiences through digital platforms. She was keen to develop skills in social media, content creation, outreach, and digital analytics, and to learn how storytelling can be used to build and connect communities online.
She was drawn to Sheba Arts for its strong commitment to representation, inclusivity, and creating safe spaces for artists, and was excited to contribute her visual skills while growing professionally within the creative industries. During her training, she has focused on developing skills in drafting and designing newsletters, having had no prior experience in this area. She independently created two of our monthly newsletters. She has also designed a range of digital content for our social media channels, which has received strong engagement. In addition, Iqra has recorded interviews with exhibiting artists for Sheba Festival 2026, and contributed ideas for the festival exhibition. She captured the spirit of Sheba Festival 2026 by photographing two events and one poetry workshop, producing beautiful photographs that preserved each memorable moment. |
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Working for Sheba Arts has been amazing. You feel welcome, and they've been so encouraging. It's been fulfilling, enlightening and intriguing. |
Photography Portfolio
Explore Iqra's photography work and creative visual storytelling on Instagram.
Explore Iqra's photography work and creative visual storytelling on Instagram.
With thanks to the Arts Council England and Baobab Foundation for supporting this project.
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