9th International Open Call: A Juried International Photography Exhibition

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts invites artists to submit work for the 9th International Open Call, a juried exhibition of contemporary photography. The exhibition will be held April 20 – May 12, 2023 at RICPA, 118 N. Main St., Providence, RI. A reception and awards ceremony will take place April 20, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Artists of all levels who are at least 18 years old are eligible to enter. Work must be original creations in any form of photographic image-making, including any process or technology, current or historical. Artists may submit 3 to 15 photographs. The entry fee is $45 for the first three images and $10 for each additional image. Current RICPA members receive a 20% discount on entry fees. Maximum work size is 48 inches including the frame. Work must be exhibition ready and a faithful representation of the submitted image.

Accepted work must be delivered in-person by April 15th (noon – 5:30 p.m.) or shipped to arrive by April 15th with a prepaid return label. A professional print service with frame rental is available starting at $40 for prints up to 16" x 20". Awards include First Place ($250), Second Place ($150), and Third Place ($100). The juror is Paula Tognarelli, former Executive Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography. RICPA retains a 40% commission on works sold (20% for Supporting & Exhibiting members). For questions, contact [email protected].