On the Street: with Harvey Stein 

Street Photography takes many forms and this call looks to provide an updated look at this exciting and often challenging form of photography.  This is a chance to explore our world today, to present a largely unscripted reaction to what you see, what you experience and what captures your attention. We want to see the world from your perspective, from what’s outside your front door to what’s happening Downtown and everything in-between. We are looking to celebrate the chance encounters, the random incidents and the challenge of capturing meaningful images without the preplanning or cooperation of models. Work from photographers engaged in long-term projects, and exploring social documentary projects are also welcome. 

For our first in-depth presentation of Street Photography we are looking for you to show us your city, your town, or share your favorite stolen moments. We hope you enjoy this chance to be more spontaneous with your camera, to focus on the present and capture a little bit of the world around you.  

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI

IMPORTANT TIMELINE DATES

Exhibition: Thursday, September 18th thru October 10th, 2025
Registration Deadline:  July 1st
Delivery of Accepted Work: On or before September 13th
Reception and Awards: September 18th, 2025 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Jurors: Harvey Stein In Harvey Stein's wide-ranging career as an engaged photographer working in the documentary tradition, he has utilized the medium to create photographs that capture the spirit and vitality of the people and places he depicts. His prime focus is to relate to his fellow human beings in intense and close-up images that form the basis of his long-term photo book projects. Stein's time working in communities from New Orleans to Harlem, from Coney Island to Midtown New York City, from Northern Italy to Central Mexico, from Haiti to Argentina has resulted in ten books and over 90 one-person exhibitions that reveal his personal style and commitment to building connections with photography. His enduring investigations of groups as varied as identical twins, Coney Island people, street life of Harlem, artists in their studios, People Living with AIDS and life and death in Mexico have resulted in compelling and evocative in-depth visual/text essays that help illuminate the human condition. 

Stein's photographs are in over 60 museum, corporate and private collections. He currently teaches at the International Center of Photography in New York and the Los Angeles Center of Photography and conducts workshops worldwide: his website is harveysteinphoto.com; Instagram @stein.harvey

The RI Center for Photographic Arts, RICPA 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI 02903
Located in the heart of Providence, RICPA was founded to inspire creative development and provide opportunities to engage with the community through exhibitions, education, publication and mutual support. 

RICPA exists to create a diverse and supportive community for individuals interested in learning or working in the Photographic Arts. We strive to provide an environment conducive to the free exchange of ideas in an open and cooperative space. Members should share a passion for creating, appreciating, or learning about all forms of photo-based media. We work to provide a platform for artistic expression, that fosters dialogue and drives innovation in the photographic arts.

The Gallery at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts is a member of Gallery Night Providence https://www.gallerynight.org/

Awards: 
First Place: $250 
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $75

Eligibility: Artists of all levels who are at least 18 years or older are invited to enter.

Artwork: Open to all forms of photographic image-making in any process or technology, current or historical. Work must be your original creation. All work must be exhibition ready, no saw-tooth hangers please. Work that does not follow the guidelines, or is deemed not to be a faithful representation of the image submitted, will not be exhibited.

Entry Fee:  Artists may submit up to 15 photographs. The entry fee is $35 for the first three images and $10 for each subsequent image.  Current RICPA Members receive a 20% discount on the entry fee. The discount code is posted in the Call Listing on our website at https://www.riphotocenter.org. You must be login to our website for the code to be visible. All CAFE fees are non-refundable and must be paid by credit/debit card.  Payment of those fees indicates the acknowledgement of the terms and conditions of the exhibition.  Juror’s decisions are final. 

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 entry, member benefits begin immediately and run 365 days from your start date.  

Size Limit: Maximum size 48” including the frame. Artists may have multiple pieces (diptych, triptych etc.) to make up one work.  

In-Person Delivery of Accepted Work: In-person deliveries will be accepted September 13th, noon till 5:30pm or by appointment. The RICPA Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor at 118 North Main Street Providence, RI 

Shipment of Accepted Work:  Shipped deliveries should be scheduled to arrive by September 13th. Shipped work must be accompanied by a prepaid, return label. Please make sure that you label your work on the back with your name or name on the shipping label if different. 

Print Service: Save on shipping fees and take advantage of our professional print service complete with frame rental for the duration of the exhibition. Email gallery@riphotocenter.org for more information, available for accepted entries starting at for $45 prints framed up to 16” x 20”

Return of Work: For artists who delivered their art in-person pickup will be on October 11th. Shipped art will be returned in the packaging in which it was sent using the provided prepaid return shipping label. The artist is solely responsible for any charges that may arise from inadequate packaging, or redirected shipments.

Sales & Commissions: The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts retains a 40% commission on works sold, 20% for Supporting & Exhibiting members.

Liability - Legal Agreement & Participant’s Waiver:  Submission of work automatically waives any claim for damage or loss against RI Center for Photographic Arts, including the officers, members, and employees. RICPA will exercise all reasonable care in handling entries, but will not assume any liability for loss or damage while in RICPA’s possession or in transit. Work should be independently insured by the artist.

Usage Rights: The artist retains all copyright to the images submitted. By submitting images you are giving RICPA the right to use the images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition and for reproduction online. Artists grant the use of their image(s) as stated without further contact or compensation from RICPA. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use. Submitting artists will be added to RICPA’s email subscriber list. They may opt out using a link on each email at any time. RICPA reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.  Payment of the submission fee indicates acknowledgement of all terms and conditions.

Questions: Contact gallery@riphotocenter.org  To learn about other RICPA exhibits and programs, visit https://www.riphotocenter.org/.

Application Requirements

Three or more photo based images to be juried individually.  Work must be your original creation.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists of all levels who are at least 18 years or older are invited to enter. Open to all forms of photographic image-making in any process or technology, current or historical. Work must be your original creation.