June, 2026

A Reluctant Start to Summer…

Results for our 12th International Call, with Crista Dix, will be posted shortly 

Currently in the gallery: Post Journalism, a look at personal work from former Providence Journal Photo Department Staff, on view through June 12th.
       Join us for the closing reception on June 12th, 5:00 – 7:00pm 

Next in the Gallery:  Join us For the Opening Reception of Hiding in Plain Sight  on June 18th, 5:00 – 8:00pm

Entry will be closing June 15th for our Spotlight Member Exhibition coming to the gallery in August…  
Memberships can be purchased with entry and starts by registering here.  

 

In person gallery events:

Analog Saturday
Saturday June 6th, 9:30 – 11:30pm
Join Us, on the First Saturday of each month for Coffee discussions of all things analog. Feel free to bring film, or alternate process based work to share.  Books and related resources to share are also welcome.

Print Share & Peer Review – No Session in June – Join us July 8th
Wednesday June 10th, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Join us on the Second Wednesday of each month for an evening Open House and Peer Review session. Bring some work to share and get energized….

Closing Reception
Friday June 12th, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Join Us, for this last look at Post Journalism, personal work from former members of the Providence Journal Photo Department Staff members: Denise Bass, Sandor Bodo, Ray Capobianco, Mick Cochran, Kris Craig, Gunnar Johnson, Bill Murphy, Mary Murphy, Gail Rodriguez, Frieda Squires & Steve Szydlowski
The exhibition will continue on online, and exhibition catalogs are through the exhibition webpage.  Pickup of work in the show is available starting at 6:00pm.
End of exhibition Pickup: Saturday June 13th, Noon – 5:00pm

Next in the Gallery
Hiding in Plain Sight: Lost, Forgotten, or Abandoned…
Opening Reception June 18th, 5:00 – 8:00pm

In Conversation with Lou Jones
On Zoom: June 23rd 6:30pm
As juror for our Hiding in Plain Sight exhibition, Lou will be sharing his reflections on this exhibition, his career and his ongoing projects. Seating is limited, and registering in advance is required.

4th Saturday Morning Book Share & Self Publishing
Saturday June 27th, 9:30 – 11:30pm
Join us for a Saturday morning exploration of photo books. Bring a book or work to share, meet some members and get a wide range of feedback as we explore photography in book form..

Beyond the Gallery:  
Discover: Rhode Island, a selection of my own photographs of South County. The exhibition is presented at the McGarth Judicial Complex in Wakefield, RI as part of our upcoming 401 Project.

We are a still looking for Members to Claim their Frame, as we run a single roll of film through our Pentax Spotmatic 35mm camera. The Camera is being passed from member to member until all 36 exposures have been made. Your 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.

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

 

 

 

7th Annual Spotlight Member Exhibition: Neal Rantoul, Juror

Entry closes June 15th

Entry is open for sets of five related images, to be juried and exhibited as a set.

This Member exhibition provides that rare opportunity to show a collection or series of images to tell a story or present a unified idea. Whether you have a personal story, or a set of images with a unifying theme, this juried call is your chance to exhibit your project.  This Call provides an opportunity to share a small body of work, and is a great opportunity to launch a new body of work, without the expense of mounting a solo exhibition.  Entry includes the opportunity to have the work entered reviewed by the juror in a live (via Zoom) open group review session.     

Entry Closes: June 15th

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

 

12th International Call for Entries: Crista Dix, Juror

Entry closed, Results will be posted shortly.

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.   

 

Exhibition: Thursday, July 16th, thru Friday, August 15th, 2026

Delivery of Accepted Work: On or before July 11th
Opening Reception: July 16th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

 

Post Journalism: Personal Work from former Providence Journal Photo Staff           

This group exhibition presents nine former Providence Journal photo staff members pursuing their own photographic visions, as they turn the page on their tenure at the ProJo to pursue their own photographic visions. The collected work represents personal interests and observations of the photographers, work created to capture a moment, or explore a passion. We are pleased to have the opportunity to present this exhibition of work, created without formal assignments or deadlines from; Denise Bass, Sandor Bodo, Ray Capobianco, Mick Cochran, Kris Craig, Gunnar Johnson, Bill Murphy, Frieda Squires & Steve Szydlowski  

 

Exhibition: Thursday, May 21st thru Friday, June 12th, 2026
Closing Reception: June 12th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

 

 

Next in the Gallery:

Hiding in Plain Sight: Unseen, Forgotten, or Abandoned

This juried exhibition was conceived to draw attention to all those things we often choose to overlook, even though they are ever present. Be it People, Places, Things, or Technologies, we were interested in providing an incentive to look a little more closely all the world around us.  Surrounded by our past accomplishments, and failures, who decides what is valued, and what is remembered?  

Juried by Lou Jones, this exhibition is presented with the hope of reflecting on what we value, what we choose to remember, with a fair dose of humor and irony thrown in. Much of what is presented defies explanation.  We hope your encounter with this exhibition leaves you with a more questions than answers, and motivates you to look a little closer, and be inspired to imagine a brighter future. 

This exhibition opens on June 18th, 2026. The 86 photographs selected were drawn from a pool of over 800 images to create this exhibition and we would like to thank everyone who submitted work for consideration, and we will be revisiting all the entries as we work to fill out our 2027 exhibition schedule.

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

 

 

Beyond the Gallery:

Discover Rhode Island: Selections from South County 

At the McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI 

On View Through: August 27th

A collection of photographs that celebrate Summer in South County.

This exhibition presents a selection of work from Managing Director, David DeMelim.  The display presents two views, mixing selection of images straight out of camera with a selection of Built Panoramas, capturing the energy and vibrance of coastal Rhode Island.

On View: Through August 27th, 2026
McGrath Judicial Complex: 4800 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI

 

 

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, June 6th 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, June 6th  
Coffee & Film: First Saturdays,  9:30am

 

Print Share & Peer Review:  No session in June
                       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, June 10th  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm          

      Next session: Wednesday, July 8th 6:30 – 8:30pm 

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

 

 

In Conversation: 
                       Lou Jones

Join us on Zoom, June 23rd 6:30pm, pre-registration is required.

Lou Jones, juror for our Hiding in Plain Sight exhibition will be joining us to share some of what he learned putting this exhibition together, and reflecting on his career and going projects.  Setting is limited, and registering in advance is required.

Join us on Zoom, June 23rd  

 

 

Join Us at 9:30am on the 4th Saturday of each month…

Open share & Photo Books

Bring a book, a problem to solve, or prints to share and join us…  new work, current projects, or older work you are looking to revisit… or just come to see what other members are working on.

Saturday, June 27th  9:30 am – 11:30 am

Programs are open to anyone with an interest in photography, and 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

 

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