RPS International Photography Exhibition

(Updated 5 Oct 2025) This is a call for entry to the International Photography Exhibition (IPE) 167. The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) IPE is the world’s longest running photography exhibition. They encourage everyone to participate in the annual open call, including new, emerging and established photographers worldwide, and everyone can submit one image for free.

APPLICATION WINDOW

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DEADLINE

2 Dec 2025

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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 - Approximately 100 works will be selected for the touring exhibition, opening at an RPS partnering venue and touring to at least one other venue

4. Solo Exhibition - A 2-week solo exhibition at an RPS partnering venue, 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

6. Selectors Spotlight - Five photographers will be selected as a ‘Selector’s Spotlight’ – with a short statement as to why the work stood out, which will be included in the exhibition.

7. IPE Journal Edition - All selected photographers will receive a digital copy of the IPE Journal feature.

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

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



Note that while one free single image submission is available to all entrants, payment is required for a series of work or a set of single images. The prices range from £20 per person to £35 per person.

OTHER KEY DATES

7 October 2025: Early-bird prize draw deadline

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Credit: RPS International Photography Exhibition 

Date Added: 11 Apr 2022

Tags:    Art   Photography

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