The 2025 Masters of Print Exhibition once again visits Wales. It is at Bedwellty House, Tredegar, NP22 3XN from 2nd August to 30th August.
The opening ceremony will be at 2pm on 2nd August.
2025 Midland Salon Open for Entries
The online entry system is now open for the 65th Midland Print & Projected Image Salon.
You can enter here and the the rules can be seen here. The closing date is 23rd June 2025.
It is organised by the Midland Counties Photographic Federation with FIAP, GPU & PAGB patronage and has over 200 awards.
There are 6 sections: open monochrome prints, open colour prints, open colour projected images, open monochrome projected images, nature projected images and scapes projected images.
Low entry fees – only pay for sections you enter. A4 64 page colour catalogue to all entrants.
WPF Success at PAGB APM
Four WPF Photographers were successful at the recent PAGM Awards for Photographic Merit.
Congratulations go to Dave Brassey and Annette O’Connell, both of Gwent CC, who have attained the distinction of CPAGB (Credit award of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) and also to Peter Wyles and Lin Wyles, both of Monmouth PC who achieved thei DPAGB (Distinction award of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain).
Below are Dave & Annette pictured with President of the PAGB, Daphne Hanson DPAGB HonPAGB.
In the photo below, Lin is to the right of Daphne Hanson and Peter is above Daphne’s head.
Masters of Print Exhibition Opens
The 7th PAGB Masters of Print Exhibition is now open at Bedwellty House and Park. It is the first time the exhibition has visited Wales.
Address: Morgan Street, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3XN.
Closing date: 17th September.
Opening Hours: Bedwellty House is open daily from 9.30am – 4.30pm.
The Orchid House Tea Room is open daily from 10.30am – 4.00pm.
Parking: Please note that only disabled parking is available on-site. Public, free parking can be located on Morgan Street, before the main gates of Bedwellty House and Park, and on Stable Lane. More information here.
We urge you to pay a visit and enjoy the very best of British Club Photography. You can also enjoy the Cafe & Gardens of this beautiful venue.
50th Smethwick Golden Jubilee International NOW OPEN
Closing date: 4th November 2024.
3 Print Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome & Nature. (Prints can be forwarded to Southampton International).
3 Projected Image Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome & Nature.
Over 200 Medals and Ribbons to be won with a 68-page A4 Colour Catalogue to each entrant. Patronage: PSA 2024-1416, FIAP 2024-537, GPU l240102, PAGB 2025-009
On-line entry system here. Rules here.
Low entry fees (only pay for each section entered).
Results of the 2024 Interfed Exhibition
Here are the Results from the Interfed Competition for The Welsh Federation.
PAGB APM Entry Fee Increase
The fees to apply for one of the PAGB Awards for Merit increased as from 1st January, 2024. You can see the new fees below.
CPAGB Congratulations
Congratulations to the following WPF photographers on attaining their CPAGB at the recent PAGB APM adjudications.
Elisa Best CPAGB of Monmouth PC
Paul James CPAGB of Bridgend & District CC
Details of the full list of awards can be seen in this issue of PAGB e-News.
If you’d like to emulate their achievements you can find all the information you need here.
GB Cup Open for Entries
Full details of these competitions can be found on the PAGB Central Entry System (CES). https://pagbhost.co.uk/main/main.php
A Club entry requires a personal CES account with Club officer approval. See here – http://www.thepagb.org.uk/services/the-entries-admin-system/
See also guidance at http://www.thepagb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/guidance_image_repetition.pdf
49th Smethwick International Opens
On-line entry System NOW OPEN
3 Print Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature.
Prints can be forwarded to Southampton International
3 Projected Image Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature,
Over 210 Medals and Ribbons to be won.
Patronage: PSA 2023-543, FIAP 2023-579, GPU L230140, PAGB 2023-031
Low entry Fees. Only pay for each section entered. 68 Page A4 Colour Catalogue to each entrant.
Rules Here Enter at: www.SmethwickInternational.com