RPS International Photography Competition and Win £1500

The Royal Photographic Society is offering an annual international open competition to discover, exhibit and celebrate the art of photography. This is an unique opportunity to exhibit in a group exhibition at The Royal Photographic Society in Bristol, UK.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Anyone of any age can submit their images to the IPE - this includes student, amateur, professional and non-professional photographers and image-makers worldwide.
• The IPE is an open-call exhibition; therefore all subjects and approaches can be submitted, including alternative photographic processes and experimental work. 
• There are no predefined categories, allowing for a completely open submission.
• Entry is made online using submission platform. 
• After the closing date, 27 April 2021, the online selection is made and shortlisted entrants are invited to submit prints for the final stage of selection. 
• Entrants remain anonymous throughout the online and print selection process.

Dates:

• Early-bird prize draw deadline: Monday 1 March 2021
• Closing date for entries: Tuesday 27 April 2021
• Notify shortlisted entrants: by Tuesday 1 June 2021
• Print submission window for shortlisted entrants: Wednesday 2 June - Wednesday 30 June 2021
• Exhibition selection: Wednesday 21 July & Thursday 22 July 2021
• Notification of selection: by Friday 30 July 2021

Awards:

• IPE Award  /  £1500 and 1-year free membership to the RPS
• Under 30s Award  /  £1000 and 1-year free membership to the RPS
• Exhibition Tour  /  100 photographs will be selected for the touring exhibition, opening at the RPS Gallery, Bristol
• Solo Exhibition at the RPS  /  2-week solo exhibition in the RPS Gallery, awarded by the RPS. The RPS will support the selected photographer to develop and deliver the exhibition
• RPS Photographic Commission  /  £1250 commission to create new work, awarded by the RPS
• RPS Journal Features  /  Four opportunities for a photographer to feature in the award-winning RPS Journal, selected by the Editor
• Visitor Prize  /  £250 prize voted for by visitors to the Bristol exhibition
• IPE Journal Edition  /  All selected photographers will receive a copy of the IPE edition of the award-winning RPS Journal
• International Recognition  /  Shortlisted photographers will be celebrated across our online and digital channels, including opportunities for Instagram take-overs
• Membership Offer  /  All IPE entrants receive 15% discount on a new RPS membership

About The Royal Photographic Society:

The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 with the objective of making the art and science of photography more widely available. The international charitable organisation is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of photography and film, supporting photographers, and inspiring public engagement. The RPS is one of the world’s oldest photographic societies.