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    • 1303 Modern Calligraphy
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    • 1310 Frome Embroiderers Guild Open Day
    • 1311 Casting the World, A Promenade Performance
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Frome Wessex Camera Club is affiliated to the PAGB (Photographic Alliance of Great Britain), http://www.thepagb.org.uk through the WCPF (Western Counties Photographic Federation) www.wcpf.org.uk  and this gives us a wider area in which to compete, exhibit and apply for distinctions.
Some competitions we can enter as a club, and others are as individuals, and the following lists some detail. For exact dates of competitions visit our what's on page
WCPF Competitions
February annually a Digital Projected Image Competition is held - this is a club competition, where usually 20 images are submitted to battle against other clubs in the WCPF.
March annually entries are submitted into the Members' Exhibition - a competition for individuals. there are 3 print sections in which to enter, Monochrome Prints, Colour Prints and Nature. In the Projected Image there are 3 sections - General, Nature and Creative. The entries are judged and the selected images are exhibited later in the year.
March annually is the 'Knightshayes Trophy Competition' - a competition for individuals to enter up to 2 prints to compete against others from within the Federation. This competition has a set subject and prints must not be more than 2 years old.   
April annually an AV (Audio Visual Competition) is held where sequences of digital images are put to music with various time limits on the lengths of the sequences. This is a competition for individuals.
November annually The Kingswood Salver Competition - a club competition, where a panel of 5 prints are entered against other clubs.

PAGB Competitions
February annually GB Cup - a club competition which is open to large and small clubs in separate categories. The entries are digitally projected and make up a club panel. 

Obtaining Distinctions.
PAGB distinctions.
The PAGB have a system that allows members of affiliated Photographic Clubs/Societies to gain three Awards that reflect increasing levels of performance within Amateur photography.  This system operates within a framework of demonstrated support for the Federation of which the Club is a member.  
The Awards are at  “CPAGB” level (Credit), “DPAGB” (Distinction) and “MPAGB” (Master).
Adjudications are held twice yearly, usually April and November.

To find out more details on how to obtain these distinctions, go to the WCPF web site or click here.
 


The Royal Photographic Society,  RPS  Distinctions
 
The RPS have three levels of distinctions which can be obtained and they are are follows:-
 
The Licentiateship (LRPS) is normally the entry level Distinction and is awarded for a good level of basic skill and competence.
The Associateship (ARPS) is awarded for a high standard of technical competence and individual creative ability.
The Fellowship (FRPS) is awarded for exceptional standards of excellence and distinguished ability. You need have an ARPS or FBIPP before you can apply for the FRPS.
For more information click on the individual distinctions above or for general information click here.

BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS (BPE)
"The BPE exists to encourage photographers to enter exhibitions and to recognize successful entrants via the issue of the Crown Awards photographic distinctions. Exhibition members share ideas, promote each other's exhibitions and generally work together to promote competitive photography." For more BPE information, click
The BPE currently consists of 21 members exhibitions. These are organised by either a single photographic club or by a number of clubs in the same geographical area.
Exhibitions in Date Order showing Class, Closing Date (Month), Contact for Entry Form
 
Exhibitions in Date Order showing Class, Closing Date (Month), Contact for Entry Details
Note: the list of exhibitions is not for a specific year, but runs from year to year for the month shown

(list last updated 12/05/16)
Clay Cross National Projected Image Exhibition
Digital Projection 5
www.claycrossps.org
Queries susiew.dpagb@btinternet.com 01623 411407January
Southport National Open Exhibition of Photography 
Prints 3 / Digital Projection 3
www.southport-ps.co.uk/exhibition
exhibition@southport-ps.co.uk 
Queries 07764 231166 / 07951 130154 / 01704 224600
January
Solihull Open Exhibition of British Photography
Prints 3 / Digital Projection 4
www.solihullphotographicsociety.co.uk
Jim Hiscox Tel: 0121 708 0249
January
Vale of Evesham National Photographic Exhibition
Digital Projection 4
www.eveshamphoto.net
exhibition@eveshamcameraclub.co.uk 
Queries 01386 556746
February
Basingstoke Camera Club Exhibition
Digital Projection 5
exhib@basingstokecameraclub.co.uk
www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk
March
South Birmingham Open Digital Exhibition
Digital Projection 4
Queries: grahamproffitt@blueyonder.co.uk
www.southbirminghamphotographicsociety.co.uk/exhibition/
March
Robin Hood Open Digital Exhibition
Digital Projection 6
www.robinhoodexhibition.co.uk
info@robinhoodexhibition.co.uk
 April
Neath & District PS Salon
Digital Projection 4
http://www.neathphotographicsociety.org
Queries colin.kelly3@ntlworld.comApril
Rushden Open Photography Exhibition
Digital Projection 4
info@rushdenopen.co.uk
www.rushdenopen.co.uk
April
Cotswold (Monochrome
Prints Silver 3 / Prints Digital 3
http://cotswold-monochrome.co.uk
Geoff Camber 01452 612547May
Alba Photographic Group
Digital Projection 5
www.albaps.co.uk 
Lorna McDonald lornamac27@sky.com
phone 01445 731068
May
Winchester National Exhibition
Digital Projection 4
www.winphotosoc.co.uk
winchesternational@winphotosoc.co.uk
Louise Brown 023 8026 5979
 June
Beyond Group 
Digital Projection 4
http://www.beyondgroup.org.ukJuly
SRGB Photo Group - Print Celebration
Prints 5

http://srgbphotogroup.co.uk/August
Dingwall National Projected Image Exhibition 
Digital Projection 4
www.dingwallcameraclub.comSeptember
Shrewsbury Open Photography Exhibition 
Digital Projection 4
http://www.photocompentries.net/?org=ShropshirePS  (online entries link)
sope@shropshire-photographic.org.ukSeptember
Yardley Photographic Society Exhibition
Prints 4 /  Digital Projection 2
Queries 0121 749 3289  exhibition@yardleyps.co.uk www.yardleyps.co.ukSeptember
Guernsey Salon of Photography 
Digital Projection 4
www.guernseysalon.co.ukOctober
Frome Wessex Salon of Photography
Digital Projection 6
www.fromewessexcameraclub.co.uk/pages/salon.php
fsop@mail.com

Queries Alan Denison ( fsop@mail.com or text to 07711388631)October
Bebington Salon of Photography 
Digital Projection 4
www.bebingtonps.org.uk November
Click on this link to read advice from Leigh Preston FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB on how to become more successful in gaining acceptances in Exhibitions and Salons.  Entering Exhibitions 
 
Useful AbbreviationsThe following list explains the abbreviations used in the photographic world.

WCPF
Western Counties Photographic Federation- Association of most of the Camera Clubs/Photographic societies in the South West.

PAGB
Photographic Alliance of Great Britain - Alliance of all the Regional Federations/Associations in Great Britain

RPS
Royal Photographic Society

LRPS
Licentiate of the RPS - This is the first level of distinction offered by the RPS. Judged on a panel of 10 prints or slides.

ARPS
Associate of the RPS - Judged on a panel of 15 prints or slides.

FRPS
Fellow of the RPS - The highest distinction awarded by the FRPS - Judged on a panel of 20 prints or slides.

Hon FRPS
Honoury Fellow of the RPS - Awarded for services to the RPS.

CPAGB
Credit from the PAGB - First level of award from the PAGB - Judged from 10 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'Good Club Photography'

DPAGB
Distinction from the PAGB - Judged from 15 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'Open Exhibition Photography'

MPAGB
Master from the PAGB - Highest level of award from the PAGB - Judged from 20 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'The Highest Standard of Amateur Photography'

APAGB
PAGB award for Meritorious Service. Awarded to persons who have given outstanding service to photographers belonging to member societies of the federations of the PAGB.

BPE
British Photographic Exhibitions - Awards given for the number of acceptances gained. BPE1* - 25 acceptances, BPE2* - 50 acceptances, BPE3* - 100 acceptances, BPE4* - 200 acceptances and BPE5* - 300 acceptances.

FIAP
Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique. Worldwide federation to develop relationships amongst photographers (the PAGB is affiliated to the organisation).

AFIAP
Artist of FIAP - The first level of award FIAP for photographic merit in international competition.

EFIAP
Excellence of FIAP.

MFIAP
Master of FIAP - The highest level of FIAP award for photographic merit in international competition.

MFIAP-AV 
ESFIAP 
Hon FIAP

Are all FIAP awards for services to FIAP and photography.

PSA
Photographic Society of America.

BIPP
British Institute of Professional Photography - Covers awards such as ABIPP etc

  

MPA
Master Photographers Association - Covers awards such as - LMPA , FMPA etc

AOP
Association Of Phot
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    • Mary Maynard
    • Mick Yates
    • Sandy Whitton
    • Simon Johnson
    • Steve Hawkins
    • Gallery Guidance
  • Camera & Photographic Fair
  • Frome Festival 2019
    • 501 Schubert Uncut
    • 506 Vanguard Readings
    • 507 Judge Jules live
    • 510 Rodney Branigan
    • 513 Back of the Bus
    • 602 Casting the World Workshops
    • 603 Small Publishers Fair
    • 604 Make a Table Arrangement at St Johns Church_
    • 605 Frome Open Studios
    • 606 Blue House Open Garden
    • 610 Alexandra's Washboard Band @ The Artisan
    • 616 Food Feast
    • 616 Billy Pettinger @ Cheese & Grain
    • 621 The Pete Gage Band
    • 701 Frome Independent Market
    • 705 What are you Wearing - An Ethical Fashion Experience
    • Wellbeing Workshop at Cheese & Grain
    • 802 River Paths Walk
    • 809 Ukulele Workshop
    • 814 The Coral @ Cheese & Grain
    • Festival Flags & Town
    • 714 African Shuffle and Chomp at Football Club
    • Stitching Time Black Swan Arts
    • Tapas Bar
    • 812 London Gala Orchestra
    • 813 The Holland Handkerchief
    • 814 Tax the Heat @ Cheese & Grain
    • 905 Have a Try at Bowls Day
    • 910 Statues, Slavery and Empire- Our Monumental Heritage
    • 912 Frome Festival Fashion Show
    • 915 FDC'S Heroes
    • Singer's Legacy at Home & Abroad
    • Frome Society for Disabled Artists
    • 1005 Behind the Scenes at Frome Museum
    • 1010 A Venetian Jubilee
    • 1012 TS Eliot & Beethoven
    • 1015 Moscow Drug Club
    • 1104 Rogues Rebels Renegades Walk
    • 1106 The Jazz Wizards
    • 1108 St John's Church Coral Evensong
    • 1110 Motherlode
    • 1112 The Writing Dialogue
    • 1113 Jazz on a Midsummer's Night
    • 1201 Hidden Gardens
    • 1205 Wool Woad & Water
    • 1210 Schubert's Trout Quintet & Beethoven’s Septet
    • 1211 Howlin' For Riley
    • 1211 Scouting For Girls
    • 1217 Purple Fish
    • Sculpture Exhibition - Ian Marlow
    • 1303 Modern Calligraphy
    • 1309 Frome Open Studios, Mark Bruce Company
    • 1310 Frome Embroiderers Guild Open Day
    • 1311 Casting the World, A Promenade Performance
    • 1316 Namvula
    • 1317 Terry Hill Big Band - Jazz on a Summers Day
    • 1322 Henry Wacey @ Cheese & Grain
    • 1322 Mad Dog McCrea @ Cheese & Grain
    • 1325 Flash Harry
    • St John's Floral Art Display
    • 1401 Summer Art Car Boot
    • 1403 Beginner's Jewellery Workshop
    • 1404 Beginner Contemporary Dance: Mark Bruce Company
    • 1406 Hidden Gardens - David Chedgy
    • 1422 Jackdaws Songbirds
    • 1427 Frome Symphony - Mozart Clarinet & Beethoven Eroica
    • 1430 Booklover's Quiz
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