The Shire Hall Gallery in Stafford has announced that it is to host the Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition this summer.
The exhibition will be launched and hosted at the Stafford gallery between 20 July and 8 September 2013, and then tour the rest of the UK.
This annual International Print Exhibition is the longest standing exhibition of its kind in the world. During its long history of over 150 years, it has gained a reputation for showcasing a wide range of genres and styles of photography.
[h3]Opportunity for Staffordshire Photographers[/h3]
Entries from members of the public, students and professional photographers are now being accepted with selected items to be displayed as part of the exhibition and tour. Entries to are open to everyone, from amateurs just starting their photographic career to seasoned professionals.
[blockquote]I’m delighted that our very own Shire Hall Gallery has been selected to host the launch of this prestigious exhibition. It is great to see the gallery attract the attention of such notable organisations. Having a print selected for the tour offers great exposure for local artists. Janene Cox, Staffordshire’s Commissioner for Tourism and Culture. [/blockquote]
The Exhibition is now in its 156th year and for the first time in its history, digital entries may be submitted alongside print entries. Entry is open to everyone (whether an RPS member or not).
Entrants can submit up to 4 images online or as prints, into one of two groups: Over 30s and Under 30s. All styles of photography will be considered including documentary, fashion, fine art, photojournalism, travel, portraiture and nature, amongst others.
The deadline for entries is 17 May 2013. For further details and to apply to the exhibition online, visit www.rps-international.org or contact the Shire Hall Gallery on 01785 278345 or by email shirehallgallery@staffordshire.gov.uk
Pictured: Playing The Spoons by Alison Rawson
