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VISIT PHOTO FESTIVAL PELT IN BELGIUM Didier Verriest ARPS
The RPS Benelux Chapter PHOTO FESTIVAL
Photo festival Pelt
During the third edition of the biennial
photo festival ‘Lens op de Mens’, more than 300 photographers show their work in the streets of PELT from 6 June - 30 September 2021.
The theme of this edition is again ‘man’ in the broadest sense of the word. An international jury of professional photographers made a selection from all submitted photos. A record breaking number of images was submitted by photographers worldwide. In addition to the numerous guest exhibitions, a total of around 1,000 photos are exhibited mostly in the open air (corona proof) and in a few indoor locations.
General info
Cultural Center Palethe is an ideal starting point for a visit to all exhibitions of ‘Lens op de Mens’. It is very centrally located on the route and there is plenty of parking space. Route plans and information magazines are available at CC Palethe and at the local catering. The almost 3 km long route runs along the streets and squares of Overpelt centre and is permanently accessible. Along the route, there is a wide range of catering establishments where you can relax with a refreshing drink and a tasty snack.
Our exhibition
The RPS Benelux Chapter 2021 Print Exhibition is also in the main location of Fotofestival Pelt: Cultural Center Palethe. There are in this location three other exhibitions: Barbara Vandendriessche, Eddy Verloes | Buiten Zinnen / Losing Our Minds and WPC Team Belgium 2021
Address and opening times
Cultural Center Palethe Jeugdlaan 2 3910 Pelt
Every working day 09.00 – 16.30 h and during activities in the cultural center. Extra Sunday openings on 6 June, 4 July, 1 August, 5 September, 14.00 – 17.00 h.
BENELUX CHAPTER WEEKEND
During the weekend of Saturday 18th and 19th September 2021 there are all kind of workshops in cooperation with our RPS -Benelux Chapter in the ‘Zinnezaal’of Cultural Center Palethe,
Some of our meetings must be confirmed, but be aware, we have an interesting program with talks and lectures! More info soon.
