FULLY BOOKED
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
February 26th
*Previously planned for March 19th
Associate Assessment Dates
Please see below for all our available assessment dates
Assessments 2026
Key Points:
- Final assessments under the Current Framework. The assessments in 2026 will be the last to take place under the current Distinctions Framework.
- No Live Streaming. We are unable to guarantee the high standard of delivery required for online assessments; therefore, these assessments will be conducted in person only.
- Please continue to check this page for updates and announcements.
Last Updated: 02.04.26
Please download the booking form and return the completed version to:
Once we receive your completed booking form, a confirmation email will be sent to you. This email will include important information about the next steps in your application, as well as a Submission Details Form, which must be completed and included with your final submission.
Spring/Summer 2026
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
April 15th
FULLY BOOKED
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
February 25th
CLOSED
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
March 18th
CLOSED
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
February 18th
FULLY BOOKED
Formats:
Photobooks
Submission Deadline:
April 17th
CLOSED
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
February 24th
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
May 13th
All assessments will take place:
Smethwick Photographic Society
The Old School House
Churchbridge
Oldbury
B69 2AS
Autumn/Winter 2026
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
October 8th
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
September 23rd
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
October 7th
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
November 3rd
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
November 18th
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
October 6th
Formats:
Prints, Digital & Book
Submission Deadline:
October 28th
All assessments will take place:
Smethwick Photographic Society
The Old School House
Churchbridge
Oldbury
B69 2AS
Important Information: The RPS reserves the right to cancel any event 7 days prior to its start date, or less than 24 hours due to adverse weather conditions or extraordinary circumstances beyond its control. We advise all attendees to check hotel and travel cancellation/refund policies, as the RPS is unable to offer compensation for any loss.