Download a PDF version of the Rules HERE
Following the link above will take to a new page which will show all the rules in a new page where you can view the rules and save to your hard drive, if you right click on the link you will find an option to download the file to your hard drive.
5th Midland Monochrome 2025
The Exhibition of Prints will be held at the
UK FIAP EXHIBITION CENTRE
The Old School House, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS, UK
5th-12th October 2025
PAGB Patronage Number: 2025-025
Conditions of Entry:
Midland Monochrome is a National Monochrome Print Exhibition is part of the BPE group of exhibitions. It is open to all UK Photographers and those from Channel Islands, Isle of Man and BFPO.
Awards: 3 PAGB Gold Medals, 3 SPS Gold Medals, 9 SPS Silver Medals plus PAGB, BPE and SPS Ribbons.
SELECTORS:
David Lowe, DPAGB, ARPS, EFIAP
Ralph Duckett, MPAGB, EFIAP, BPE5, APAGB
Bob Goode, ARPS EFIAP/g BPE3 DPAGB LIPF
Entry is via the online entry system at: www.midland-mono.com
Titles and where possible a jpeg image of the print (size 1600×1200 max) should be uploaded for each entry. (For prints derived from film a digital photograph of the print provided either by the author or the organisers will be used to illustrate Award winners in the catalogue).
(The jpeg image will be used for catalogue illustration)
Entry Fee:
£8 for the first 4 prints plus £1.25 for each additional print.
All entrants will receive an A4 fully illustrated catalogue.
Print returns: Entrants can request return of prints by mail or alternatively they can collect them or opt for them to be destroyed. Return Post £7 plus £0.25 per print
Four Sections:
1. Open Monochrome
2. Portraits and Figure Studies
3. Scape’s (Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape)
4. Sport
A MAXIMUM of four prints can be entered in each class. Prints can be either Digital or Silver in Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4
Prints:
Original image capture can be either digital or film.
Any post processing of an image must be carried out by the author.
Composite Work/AI
Photographs entered must be entirely the work of the photographer and be based on images produced using a light capture technique. Composite images are permitted providing all components meet this requirement. For the avoidance of doubt, use of images from any other source including, but not limited to royalty free image banks, text generated AI and clip art are not permitted.
Prints may have been produced by any photographic process or technique. Trade processing is acceptable.
Prints can be submitted MOUNTED or UN-MOUNTED. Maximum size including mounting 50 x40cm.
Prints should have the Authors name, address, and print title on the rear of the print.
Entries:
Should be sent to:
Midland Monochrome Exhibition
25 Wentworth Park Avenue,
Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QU
Entry Fee:
Entry fees are paid online through Paypal at the time of uploading the entry. (You do not need a Paypal account as you also can use a debit or credit card through Paypal) Alternatively you can enclose a cheque with your prints. If you are requesting postal return of your prints the entry system will add the shipping charge to your entry fee.
Results:
Each entrant will be notified by e-mail of their results and will receive a fully illustrated A4 Catalogue.
Crown Award Scheme:
All accepted prints, subject to the scheme rules, will count towards the British Photographic Exhibitions Crown Awards Scheme.
Submission of Entries:
Entrant details will be kept on a computer file for future mailing of exhibition notices.
While every reasonable care will be taken of entries Smethwick PS cannot accept any liability for their loss or damage, however caused. Permission to reproduce or publish selected images without payment solely for promotional purposes of the exhibition will be assumed.
Submission of an entry shall be taken as an acceptance of all of the above rules and conditions.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR
| Online Entry Opens | 15th July 2025 |
| Online Entry Closes | 31st August 2025 |
| Prints to Arrive By | 31st August 2025 |
| Judging | 6th September 2025 |
| Results Report Documents Email or Posted | 12th September 2025 |
| Exhibition | 5th to 12th October 2025 |
| Entry Returns and Awards Mailed | 31st October 2025 |
| Catalogues Mailed | 31st October 2025 |
Contact e-mail: secretary@midland-mono.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.midland-mono.com