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CREDIT: Rachel Nixon

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.

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CREDIT: Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS

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.  

16 September – 14 January 2024 | RPS Gallery Bristol

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CREDIT: Julie Pigula

The Disabled Photographers’ Society Annual Exhibition 2023

The Disabled Photographers’ Society Annual Exhibition 2023 will be showcasing winning entries from this year’s member competition. The Society strives to make photography accessible to those with disabilities. This might be as simple helping with a simple modification to open up a whole new world of possibilities to those who would otherwise struggle to operate a camera.

The exhibition captures a breadth of subjects, with the members impressive conceptual, technical and composition skills on display. Visit this exhibition and you’ll see how photography provides an immediate way to engage with the environment, experience self-growth and enjoy daily visual inspiration. 

26 November 2023 -  14 January 2024 | RPS Gallery Bristol

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Touring Exhibitions

These exhibitions are for hire. For more information email exhibitions@rps.org 

Elia from the series Fighting Spirit of South London©Aneesa Dawoojee
CREDIT: Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS

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

 

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CREDIT: Frederic Aranda FRPS

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.

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CREDIT: Alexander Ward

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:

RPS Summer Exhibition Pack - the pack includes posters, postcards and a unique digital exhibition platform - Find out more

Squaring the Circles - Find out more

International Photography Exhibition 164 Limited edition Zine - Find out more

International Photography Exhibition 163 Limited edition Zine - Find out more

 

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CREDIT: Nicholas Kitto

Call for Entries / IPE 166

Photographers and image-makers, of all ages, can submit their work to the RPS International Photography Exhibition. Submissions are encouraged from new, emerging and established photographers worldwide.

The IPE presents a unique opportunity to exhibit in a group exhibition at The Royal Photographic Society in Bristol, UK, and other nationwide venues, alongside a prize fund to support future photographic projects.

Exhibition selection is anonymous throughout, including the award winners, with a changing guest selection panel for each edition. The process is both rigorous and fair, where digital image and print work form part of the selection process. Each IPE edition is a unique celebration of photography today.

The information on this page includes all you need to know to submit your work to the International Photography Exhibition, including details of our Awards, key dates and an extensive FAQs. If you have an enquiry, or would like to hire and exhibit the IPE at your venue, email the Exhibitions Team. We thank you for your support of the RPS.

Call for entry opens February 2024