Open Lens XV
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Calling All Photographers! Weekend photographers or professionals, youngsters or seniors, digital or film, color or black and white; all genres, the only exception being AI generated* imagery. All are invited to enter Open Lens XV, the annual juried fine art photography exhibition hosted by Gallery Seven in downtown Lockport IL.
The show will run from June 1st through July 6th, 2025. The call for entries begins April 1st and runs through April 30th. So sort through your image library, choose your best images and send them to us by the end of April. Submission is by digital files only.
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Open Lens XV will be juried and judged by the artist partners of Gallery Seven. Anyone can enter up to 5 original images for a non-refundable fee of $35. Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and three Honorable Mentions will be awarded a cash prize.
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Access the prospectus, entry form and important dates for Open Lens XV on-line at www.galleryseven.net or stop by the gallery and pick up a paper copy. You may phone for information at 815.260.8800 or e-mail openlens@gmx.us .
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Gallery Seven is operated by a group of artists who volunteer their time and talent to provide the community with the opportunity to view world class art exhibited locally. The gallery will celebrate the completion of 18 years of bringing exciting artwork to the southwestern suburbs with the opening of this exhibit on June 1st. Regular business hours are noon to 5:00pm Thursday through Saturday and noon to 3:00pm on Sundays. All art exhibited at Gallery Seven is for sale. Admission to the gallery is always free and open to the public. We look forward to your visit.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 1 through April 30, 2025: Submission of images; Please send digital files ONLY of the images you are submitting in the form of jpeg files, by email or mailed CD. (see file specifications below)
**PLEASE NOTE: We CANNOT accept print, including matted or framed prints for jurying as they cannot be viewed by the jury in a timely manner. Drooped off prints at the gallery for jurying will be not be accepted
April 30: Open Lens XV submissions close at Midnight
May 2 through 6: Jury of submitted images.
May 7-8: Notification of selected images, via email
May 29 – June 1: Delivery of selected photographs during regular gallery hours
** New this year will be a drop off and pick up schedule which the artists will select their best time to drop off pick up art work
June 5th: Open Lens XV opens
June 14th: Artists Reception - 4:00 to 7:00pm - Meet the Artists, Awards Presentation at 6:00pm
July 6th: Open Lens XV closes
July 10-13: Pick-up of photographs during regular gallery hours
** New this year will be a drop off and pick up schedule which the artists will select their best time to drop off pick up art work