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Bristol Photo Festival: RWA Photography Open Exhibition

Royal West of England Academy

27 March – 6 June 2021


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Helen Sear from the series Spirits of a Painted Forest 2020. Courtesy of the artist and James Hyman Gallery, London. Helen Sear from the series Spirits of a Painted Forest 2020. Courtesy of the artist and James Hyman Gallery, London.

Helen Sear from the series Spirits of a Painted Forest 2020. Courtesy of the artist and James Hyman Gallery, London.



The RWA presents an open submission photography exhibition.

The RWA Open Photography Exhibition focuses on artists and photographers. Artists wishing to take part in the RWA Photography Open Exhibition can apply from Monday 4 January 2021 to Monday 22 February 2021. Subscribe to the RWA newsletter to be notified when submissions open.

This exhibition runs parallel with a second exhibition, Jem Southam: A Bend In The River. Your ticket includes entry to both exhibitions.

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