RBSA Photography Prize 2027
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists · Birmingham, United Kingdom
Open photography prize at the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, open to artists using any photographic process anywhere in the world. Entries close 5 January 2027; the exhibition runs 25 February to 20 March 2027.
- Deadline
- 5 Jan 2027
- Entry fee
- £20
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Who can enter
- Location
- Open worldwide
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Photography
- Size limits
- Digital images at least 2000px on the shortest side, 300dpi.
- Submission
- Online, then physical if shortlisted
- Also
- Open to artists anywhere using any photographic process. Up to four entries. 50% fee discount for under-35s.
About
The RBSA Photography Prize is an open exhibition at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists gallery. It is open to professional and emerging artists from local, national and international backgrounds using any photographic process. Artists may enter up to four works; selection is anonymous, from digital images.
Prizes: first prize (John Hodgett Award) £1,000; second £500 (Judd Medical); third (Anne Judd Award) £250; up to six highly commended certificates.
Entry fees are £20 for one work, £32 for two, £40 for three and £48 for four, with 50% off for artists under 35 and free entry for RBSA honorary members and Next Generation artists. The entry deadline is 4pm on Tuesday 5 January 2027; selected works are announced by 29 January; delivery 16 to 20 February; the exhibition runs 25 February to 20 March 2027.
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