We require a 200-word synopsis of your project, which explains how it meets the theme, what it consists of, and how it might be displayed. Include any supporting images that may help to support you project ideas
To Shine a Light - Who Dared to Dream
Submissions Open April 2024
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 five 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).
Included in the exhibition will be a digital showcase of shortlisted submissions.
Call for Papers
We are seeking photography projects that are nearing completion or can be commenced and completed by 14 June 2024. Projects should not have been widely exhibited or published. The project may be up to 20 images, with any supporting research materials or texts.
You might respond to the statement by showing how you used photography as a means to improve your own life, e.g. mental or physical well-being, personal spaces, or family relationships; used photography as a means to document and enact change in your local community, or for a national or international cause; or have used photography as an integral part of another interest or career.
We are interpreting the phrase ‘To Shine a Light - who dared to dream’ broadly
April 2024: Call Opens
17 June 2024: Deadline for responses
12 July 2024: Deadline for notification of successful projects
9 August 2024: Exhibition opening
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RPS Gallery | February 3 - June 2 2024 | Free admission
The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world.
The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
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