A significant opportunity to become part of The Society’s touring exhibitions programme
The Royal Photographic Society / Deadline: 05/31/16
The RPS International Print Exhibition is steeped in history, having been held almost every year since 1854 - the year after The Society was founded. In the early years, the exhibition included work from some of the world's most eminent photographers including Julia Margaret Cameron, Roger Fenton, Edward Steichen and others. Now in its 159th year, it is the longest running exhibition of its kind in the world.
Open to photographers of all ages, the competition offers the opportunity to exhibit in The Society’s 2016/17 touring exhibition, alongside prize money (totalling £4,250 + Metro Imaging 12-month mentorship programme) aimed at helping to support future photographic projects. Entries from all genres of photography can be submitted, including images using traditional photographic processes.
International competition resulting in a UK touring exhibition (October 2016 - August 2017)
£30/£20/£15 for 4 entries
Open to all
Entry to the competition is initially online and submissions will be reviewed by the selection panel who will individually shortlist work. Shortlisted photographers will be required to submit prints and the panel will work together to curate the exhibition.
100 selected prints will be mounted and framed by The Royal Photographic Society and will tour to six UK venues, opening in East London's Old Truman Brewery, on Brick Lane at PHOTOBLOCK/Photomonth International Photography Festival (October 2016).
An exhibition catalogue will be produced (all exhibitors will receive a complimentary copy) and will be available to the public to buy. The following individual prizes will also be awarded:
GOLD AWARD
£1500 + RPS Gold Medal
UNDER 30S GOLD AWARD
£1500 + RPS Gold Medal + Metro Imaging Mentorship Prize (12 month tailored mentorship program)
SILVER AWARD
£750 + RPS Silver Medal
BRONZE AWARD
£500 + RPS Bronze Medal
2016 Selection Panel:
Celia Davies: Director of Photoworks & Brighton Biennial Photo Festival
Malcolm Dickson: Writer, Curator & Director of Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow
Russ O’Connell: Picture Editor for The Sunday Times Magazine, past Picture Director for Q Magazine
Gemma Padley: Freelance Photographic Journalist & Editor, Projects Editor for British Journal of Photography (BJP)
Dougie Wallace: London-based photographer recognised for his expressive social documentary and distinct and direct style of street photography
The exhibition represents work from early career photographers and professionals as well as individuals who enjoy photography and feel they have something to offer.
Sally Smart
The Royal Photographic Society Fenton House, 122 Wells Road
Bath, BA2 3AH
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