RPS Exhibitions
The RPS hosts a series of exhibitions in RPS Gallery, Bristol each year. Find out more about our current and upcoming exhibitions and calls for entry below.
Upcoming Events:
Agenda Brown and his creative practice
Artist Talk | 12 July 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us to hear from Agenda Brown, whose work was selected for the RPS International Photography Exhibition 165.
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Blossom Season - Boomsatsuma
RPS Gallery | June 15 - June 30 2024 | Free admission
Blossom Season celebrates the work of graduating students of Boomsatsuma's BA Photography and Print.
The exhibition dives into the multiplicity of the class and their extensive creative processes and themes. Including an array of photographic languages, such as personal narrative photography, landscapes and fine art explorations. With attention to detail at the forefront of the work they produce, even down to handmade bespoke frames, Blossom Season is a deep dive into the world of these 9 graduates.
Upcoming Exhibitions
To Shine a Light - Who Dared to Dream
RPS Gallery | Coming Soon | Free admission
This exhibition asks photographers to respond to a statement – “who dared to dream” – and seeks to bring together a variety of different photography styles and approaches from photographers at all levels of photographic practice.
It aims to celebrate contemporary female-identifying photographers including trans, queer and non-binary people including those from a diverse ethnic and underrepresented background who have used photography to effect change.
The statement is taken from an interview with Joy Gregory HonFRPS about her new book Shining Lights (MACK, 2024).
Now Touring
Weston-Super-Mare, UK | April 23 - July 13 2024
This spring visitors to Weston Museum can discover an inspirational selection of 80 images showcasing photography taken around the world by members of the Royal Photographic Society in The Royal Photographic Society’s Summer Exhibition.
Visitors to the exhibition will get the chance to see the finest work from RPS members, learn more about photography and connect with others who have a passion for taking photographs.
Royal Albert Hall, London | 05 - 28 June 2024
Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS a South London portrait and social documentary photographer, who’s interest in community, resilience, hope and social discussion have seen her work recognised by the media, funding bodies and the photography world alike.
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee showcases The Fighting Spirit of South London and work from her new series March of the Hummingbirds.
Information on a exhibition opening event and how to view the exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall, London to be announced.
Fox Talbot Museum | 29 June 2024 - 27 April 2025
A selection of images from the International Photography Exhibition will be exhibited at the National Trust’s Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock 29 June 2024 - 27 April 2025.
The International Photography Exhibition has been held almost every year since 1854 and is the longest running exhibition of its kind. The exhibition at the Fox Talbot Museum represents a selection from the last three years’ worth of RPS exhibitions.
Dalkeith Palace | 08 Sept - 06 Oct
This September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace. With an exciting programme of exhibitions, a major symposium, film screenings and tours.
Squaring the Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st Century curated by Zelda Cheatle HonFRPS, celebrates the work of eight contemporary artists. Each adopts a pictorialist approach through their aesthetic or process to their work. They address contemporary issues and at the same time demonstrate the beauty of the photographic image.
Exhibition Hire
These exhibitions are for hire. For more information email exhibitions@rps.org
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee
Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS a South London portrait and social documentary photographer, who’s interest in community, resilience, hope and social discussion have seen her work recognised by the media, funding bodies and the photography world alike.
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee showcases The Fighting Spirit of South London and previously unseen work from her new series March of the Hummingbirds.
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee is a touring exhibition, please contact exhibitions@rps.org for a touring information pack
International Photography Exhibition
The International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is a unique celebration of photography today. Held continuously since 1854, it is the world’s longest running photography exhibition.
The IPE is curated from an international, annual open call that welcomes entries from new, emerging, and established photographers, working across any subject or genre.
Each edition of the IPE tours the UK after opening ar RPS Gallery, Bristol. If you have an enquiry, or would like to hire and exhibit the IPE at your venue, email the Exhibitions Department. We thank you for your support of the RPS.
Exhibition Publications
Available in the RPS House bookshop or online we stock a variety of books that run alongside out exhibitions programme.
Some of the publications available:
International Photography Exhibition 165 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee Zine - Find out more
RPS Summer Exhibition Pack - the pack includes posters, postcards and a unique digital exhibition platform - Find out more
International Photography Exhibition 164 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
International Photography Exhibition 163 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
Squaring the Circles - Find out more