April, 2026

As we wait for Spring to arrive…

We have two calls for entries running and…
two exhibitions opening beyond our gallery walls, & a few other things to share

Entry closes April 10th for our current Call for entries “Hiding in Plain Sight”  with juror, Lou Jones. Meanwhile, entry has opened for our 12th Annual International Exhibition, as a survey of current photographic practice, and we are delighted to have Crista Dix as juror for this annual showcase.

Currently in the gallery our annual celebration of Women’s History Month with The Imogenes continues through April 10th

Next in the Gallery is our 7th Annual Juried Member Exhibition. Join us for the opening reception on April 16th, 5-7pm. The exhibition will share the gallery with In the Enchanted Garden a solo presentation by Sandi Daniel, last year’s winner of the solo exhibition prize.
The 7th Juried Member Exhibition is one of three Annual Member Exhibitions, it will be followed by our Spotlight Member Exhibition in August…  Memberships can be purchased with entry and starts by registering here.  

Beyond the Gallery:  re/vision, our review group is exhibiting at the Marion Art Center in Marion, MA Collective Sightings  presents a selection of work from Members; Angela C. Brown, Bill Clark, David DeMelim, Deb Ehrens, and Keith Prue.  Opening Reception, April 20th, 5-7pm. Also on view through August 27th is Discover: Rhode Island, a selection of my own photographs of South County. The exhibition is presented as part of our 401 Project coming in May.

International Pinhole Photography day coming up on April 26th. Our custom made Pinhole CanCameras are available in the gallery and purchase includes entry into our SlowPhoto Initiative, as part of our yearlong exploration of pinhole photography.
If you received an invite to be part of our Studio Pinhole Project, we will sending out an update on April 10th, and looking to have the cameras back by April 16th to be part of our April 26th presentation.  

We are a little more than halfway through finding Members to Claim their Frame, as we run a single roll of film through our Pentax Spotmatic 35mm camera. The Camera will be passed from member to member until all 36 exposures have been made. The challenge is to expose a single frame to leave your mark on this project as we showcase our collective talents. Participation is first come, first served and the project will culminate in an online exhibition and book featuring the participating members. Read on for a more detailed explanation or visit our website to Claim your Frame.

 

In person gallery events:

Analog Saturdays: join us on April 4th, 9:30am for conversation, sharing and occasional presentations by members and service providers. Open to Members and prospective members, shooting film, or an interest in working with any analog process.

Print Share & Peer Review: Bring some work to share and, join us on Wednesday April 8th, at 6:30pm or join us for the new Saturday morning version of this program on April 25th.

Currently in the Gallery: Behind the Lens 2026: The Imogenes – Closing Reception April 10th, 5:00 -7:00pm
Join Us for this last chance to see our celebration of Women’s History Month

Opening Reception: 7th Annual Juried Member Exhibition  – Opening Reception April 16th at 5:00-8:00pm
Join Us for our annual Women’s History Month celebration of women behind the lens. This presentation expands on our 2020 Behind the Lens exhibition.

4th Saturdays: April 25th, 9:30 -11:30  –  Saturday Morning Print Share and more…
Join us, 9:30am  for this Print Share and info session on artist books and self publishing
Bring some work to share, an idea you are thinking about exploring, a current project, or ideas for a book you thinking of making.

Details and links to events are included below, and also available on our website at riphotocenter.org
The gallery is open Wednesdays – Saturdays,  Noon – 6:00pm or by appointment

 

                                             – David DeMelim
                                               Managing Director

 

Hiding in Plain Sight: Lou Jones, Juror

Entry closes April 10th

We are looking for entries to revisit and explore the Unseen or Forgotten. Show us the People, Places & Things hiding in plain sight that we need to remember or revalue. 

Overlooked, Abandoned & Forgotten: Show us the People, Places & Things hiding in Plain Sight. From the everyday, to the exceptional and everything in-between, abandoned mill towns to Route 66, and places or people time forgot… show us what we need to remember.

This call looks to explore our values, through photographs that address what most chose to forget or ignore… 

 

Entry Closes: April 10th

Opening reception: Thursday, June 18th, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Exhibition: Thursday, June 18th thru Friday, July 10th, 2026
Closing Reception: June 18th, 5:00 – 7:00pm 

 

12th International Call for Entries: Crista Dix, Juror

Entry closes May 3rd

Our 12th Annual International Open Call is mounted as an international showcase for contemporary voices in photography, no theme or prompt. We are looking to bring together image makers from around the world to survey current photographic practice across a full spectrum of image capture, presentation and subject matter.  We are looking to feature a collection of work that reflects the range of current topics and photographic practices across the world in 2026.  Beyond the requirement that light was captured in the making of your work, the only limit is your imagination.   

 

Entry Closes: May 3rd

Exhibition: Thursday, July 16th, thru Friday, August 15th, 2026
Registration Deadline:  May 3rd
Delivery of Accepted Work: On or before July 11th
Opening Reception: July 16th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

 

Behind the Lens 2026: The Imogenes

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts is celebrating Women’s History Month. For 2026, we have invited the Imogenes back to provide an update on their collaborative art-making and to highlight individual photographic work. Originally featured in the Focus Gallery in 2020, as part of our annual Behind the Lens series, this collective of seven women presented Visual Conversations. What began as a visual exercise based on the old Telephone game became a series of truly collaborative works. Unfortunately, the public did not see The Visual Conversation Project in 2020 due to COVID-19. We are happy to present The Imogenes for this follow-up exhibition, both as a look back and to see where they are in 2026.   

The Imogenes –  Karla Bernstein, Diane Collins, Estelle Disch, Deb Ehrens, Paula Laverty, Lisa Redburn, and Jean Schnell began working together during their retirement years.  They named their group after Imogene Cunningham, who made art well into her nineties.

Exhibition: Thursday, March 19th thru Friday, April 10th, 2026
Opening Reception: March 19th, 5:00 – 8:00pm 

 

Next in the Gallery:

7th Annual Juried Member Exhibition: Eric Kunsman, Juror

Accepted work is due in the gallery April 11th

Congratulations to; Christine Acebo, Peggy Becker, Diane Bennett, David Berman, Marina Bezrukova, Bill Clark, Marcy Cohen, Barbara C. Crane, Rene Derome, Jean Duffy, Olga Evanusa, Ellen Feldman, Frank Gasdaglis, Trish Gilmore, Tresha Glenister, Bill Gore, John Greiner-Ferris, Ed Healy, Jeff Hulton, Bonnie Jaffe, Marc Jaffe, Donald Johnson, Marky Kauffmann, Sindy Knapp, Joni Lohr, George Lowell, Vicky McGrath, Paul Paterson, Keith Prue, Robin Radin, Margaret Rizzuto, Andres Saldana, Elizabeth Siftar, Julia Shepley, Pip Shepley, Cynthia Taft, Matt Temple, Martha Volcker, Martha Wakefield & David Walega.

Presented in tandem with In the Enchanted Garden, by Sandi Daniel

Our next member exhibition is scheduled for August. Entry for our 7th Annual Spotlight Member exhibition open in June.

Want to become a RICPA Member? Membership brings many benefits and discounts, for more information and to find the membership level that fits you, visit our website at https://www.riphotocenter.org/membership-info/ You may become a member at time of entry, member benefits begin immediately and run 365 days from your start date.

 

Delivery of Accepted Work: Saturday, April 11th, Noon – 5:00pm

Opening reception: Thursday, April 16th, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Exhibition: Thursday, April 16th thru Friday, May 15th, 2026
Closing Reception: May 15th, 5:00 – 7:00pm 

 

 

In the Enchanted Garden,

   a solo presentation by Sandi Daniel

Sandi was awarded this solo exhibition by Emily Belz, in her roll as juror for our 6th Annual Juried Member Exhibition last year.  The award provides an open invitation to assemble a body of work for a solo exhibition in the Focus Gallery for the following year. Sandi ‘s cyanotypes explore the more physical aspects of photographic prints on paper, and often involves a process of constructing or assembling printed paper into images.

Presented in tandem with our 7th Annual Juried Exhibition 

 

Opening reception: Thursday, April 16th, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Exhibition: Thursday, April 16th thru Friday, May 15th, 2026
Closing Reception: May 15th, 5:00 – 7:00pm 

 

 

Workshops, Mentorship & Member Opportunities

Members Wanted to…  Claim your Frame: 

 

SlowPhoto with our CanCameras

Our CanCameras are now available in two sizes, the Pint can, show here in black, but also available in silver, and a new standard 12oz size can. The pint cans come loaded with 5″ x 7″ photo paper, and are designed to be deployed with the plastic cap down, while the 12oz cans are loaded with 4″ x 5″ photo paper. These will also work with 4×5 film and are suitable for making conventional pinhole photographs, with the aid of a darkroom or photo lab. The 12oz CanCameras currently come disguised as cans of Whalers, (RISE APA) beer.  Alternate styles may become available, including plain silver.  The 12oz CanCameras have a centered pinhole and can be deployed with the plastic cap facing up. 

If you are not able to pickup your camera in person, feel free to email us your mailing address. Shipping of our preloaded CanCameras is expected to run an additional $15, or more depending on your location..

 

 

 

Analog Saturdays: 
                       First Saturday of the Month

Join us in the gallery Saturday, April 4th 9:30am, we’ll provide the Coffee…

Come for Coffee, Conversation and to Share the joys, (and challenges) of Analog Photography.

Open to Members, and prospective members, who are working with film, or other analog photographic process. This program will run on the first Saturday of the month, and much like our Print Share & Peer Review program, will offer participants the opportunity to share their work, their knowledge, and their resources. The program will also provide the opportunity for short presentations by members or invited presenters.  

 

Join us Saturday, April 4th  
Coffee & Film: First Saturdays,  9:30am

 

Print Share & Peer Review: 
                       Second Wednesday of the Month

Join us at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts for an open peer review. Bring a few prints, half a dozen (or more) will do or just come to observe and share your feedback. The purpose of the event is to share new or work in progress and get constructive feedback from your peers. We are looking to provide an interactive experience where members can both give and receive feedback on work presented. Members or prospective members are encouraged to bring a print or small selection of prints to share with the group. This is a not a formal portfolio review, but a chance to receive some feedback from fellow members on your current work. 

Who is the evening designed for?

Open to anyone with an interest in photography learning more about the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts. Ideal for anyone interested in seeing new work and developing their vocabulary to provide constructive feedback when talking about photography and artwork in general

Wednesday, April 8th  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm            

Join us in the gallery for our next  in person Print Share & Peer Review 

Print Share & Peer Review Sessions are generally scheduled for 6:30, on the second Wednesday of the month.
Check the events section on our website for more information and updates on in person events.

Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts (RICPA) riphotocenter.org
118 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Providence RI 02903  401-400-2542

 

Past Exhibitions Live On… 

The Exhibition may have ended… but the exhibition lives on online.
Once a gallery presentation ends, our exhibitions remain available online… The original exhibition links remain active and our past exhibitions can found under Exhibitions> Past or order your own copy of select exhibition catalogs here 

Exhibition catalogs are a new program launched in 2023 and are available for most of our exhibitions.  Catalogs are available in the gallery in limited quantities and links to order can be found on the respective exhibition pages and collected here to be ordered for home delivery

 

Want to become a RICPA Member? Membership brings many benefits and discounts, for more information and to find the membership level that fits you, visit our website at https://www.riphotocenter.org/membership-info/ You may become a member at time of entry, member benefits begin immediately and run 365 days from your start date.

 

Individual Portfolio/Project Reviews:

Individual feedback opportunities are available on an ongoing basis in four different formats for 2023. These review sessions can be used to preview new work, share ideas and explore future directions or projects in development. Appointments can be scheduled online for Zoom or in person sessions at www.riphotocenter.org/portfolio-reviews-and-consultations   
Registration is open for our annual 20 minute individual Member review sessions. 
We are also offering 45 minute one on one sessions open to the public via zoom or in person at the Gallery 
New for 2022 we will also be offering “Lunch with the Director” for those interested in a more immersive conversations about your work and your goals. Lunch is included with these two hour more casual sessions.  Questions can be directed to gallery@riphotocenter.org

                                                                  

Currently Available Online:

All of our exhibitions are available on the RICPA website, past exhibitions can be found here https://www.riphotocenter.org/category/exhibits/past