Membership | Year-Long Mentorship Program: One-to-One Consultation for Project Development

Reminders Photography Stronghold is a membership-based gallery with the aim of supporting its members in a wide range of photographic activities, including exhibitions, workshops, events, access to a library, residency programs for photographers, and opportunities for grant publishing. The Stronghold was officially launched in November 2012.

We rely on the support of our members to keep running. If you’re interested in joining, here’s what we offer—and as a member, you’ll receive updates as the space continues to evolve and grow. Membership is open not only to photographers but also to curators, photo editors, book publishers, and gallerists, both in Japan and internationally.

■ RPS Membership Benefits Chart

ISO	50	100	200	400	non-member
Annual membership fee	¥11,000 (with sales tax) *effective at 2019/10 –	¥55,000 (with sales tax) *effective at 2023/10 –	¥110,000 (with sales tax) *effective at 2023/10 –	¥220,000 (with sales tax) *effective at 2023/10 –	–
Free pass to all RPS events	YES	YES	YES	YES	¥1,000/event (¥12,000 to join all events)
Workshop discount	YES	YES	YES	YES	–
Consultation for Project Development	NO	Up to four times a year	Up to four times a year	Up to four times a year	¥33,000 per session
Accommodation	NONE	10％ OFF	10％ OFF	10％ OFF	Single :¥3,850/day *A daily utility fee of 1,100 yen is added during the winter (October to March) and summer (June to September).
Gallery Space	NO	NO	5-10DAYS	10-20DAYS	¥22,000/day

■ Membership Benefits Details

Event Free Pass

As a member, you will have free access to all RPS-organized lectures, symposiums, talks, slide shows, and other events throughout the year. At least 12 events are planned annually, each typically costing 1,000 yen for non-members. You will also receive priority invitations to all events and exhibition openings.

Workshop Discounts

RPS hosts a variety of workshops throughout the year. As a member, you will enjoy a discount of 3,000 to 5,000 yen depending on the workshop’s price.

Year-Long Mentorship Program: One-to-One Consultation for Project Development

This benefit, led by Yumi Goto, the RPS Curator, is available to members with ISO 100 or higher. Through this year-long mentorship program, you will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one consultation sessions focused on project development, providing advice for creating your work and preparing for exhibitions.

• You can schedule a one-on-one consultation or editing session on a date of your choosing.
• If your work aligns with the goals of the gallery, there may be opportunities to host your exhibition at RPS. Your work may also be nominated for international photo competitions or showcased at international photo festivals.
• We will help promote and publicize outstanding work through our website, Facebook, and Twitter, drawing upon our extensive global network in the photography industry. This visibility can help elevate your work on an international stage.
• Sessions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the order in which membership applications are received.

Residence Discount

Members can enjoy a discounted rate when staying at the RPS residence.

• The discount rate varies depending on the membership level.
• Maximum stay is up to 5 days.

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NOTE FOR ISO200 and ISO400 Members

Exclusive Use of Gallery Space

• Members have access to our gallery space, which spans a generous 90 square meters.
• The duration of gallery use depends on the membership tier.

If you are an ISO200 or ISO400 member, we will review your exhibition proposal. If your proposal is accepted, we will contact you to proceed with payment and confirm the schedule.

Photographers, curators, gallerists, book publishers, and organizations, whether individuals or groups, are eligible to apply.

• Please note that a 40% commission applies to any sales made during exhibitions.

To apply for RPS Membership

Submit Your Application via the Application Form