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RPS International Photography Exhibition 167

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Be part of the longest running contemporary exhibitions celebrating photography from across the globe. Entries now open to everyone, with one free entry available to all.

Welcoming submissions from photographers at all levels, from new, emerging talent and established professionals. We encourage all ages, experience levels, and those working in any subject to submit work.
Selected photographers will be exhibited in an RPS partnered venue and a prize fund will be awarded to stand out entrants to support the development of future projects, including an Under 30s Award. There is also the opportunity to be featured in the award-winning RPS Journal.

Entry cost: One free entry is available to all entrants, then for four as a series of work or a set of single images £20 - £35.

Entries close 9 December 2025 (23:59 GMT)
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The IPE is supported by theprintspace

Fees:

Free

Prizes:

1. IPE Award / £1000 and 1-year free membership to the RPS

2. Under 30s Award / £1000 and 1-year free membership to the RPS

3. Exhibition Tour / 100 photographs will be selected for the touring exhibition at RPS partnering venues

4. Solo Exhibition / 2-week solo exhibition at RPS partnering venues, awarded by the RPS. The RPS will support the selected photographer to develop and deliver the exhibition.

5. RPS Journal Features / Four opportunities for a photographer to feature in the award-winning RPS Journal, selected by the Editor

6. Selectors Spotlight / Five photographers will receive a statement by one of the guest selectors about why they selected the work. This will be included in the exhibition

7. IPE Journal Edition / All selected photographers will receive a digital copy of the IPE edition of the award-winning RPS Journal

8. International Recognition / Shortlisted photographers will be celebrated across our online and digital channels, including opportunities for Instagram take-overs

9. Digital Spotlight / We will share stand-out entries during the entry period across RPS digital channels

Eligibility:

Open to ALL

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

The intellectual property of all entries remains with the photographer

Theme:

Alternative process Culture Documentary Environmental Black and White Fine Art Landscape Photojournalism Open Theme