Open Lens XVI will be juried and judged by the artist partners of Gallery Seven. The reception will be held Saturday, June 13, from 6 - 8 p.m. Guests are invited to come and enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists and see all the wonderful submissions. Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and three Honorable Mentions will be awarded a cash prize during the reception.
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COMING SOON!​​​
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Check out the photos from the Opening Reception.
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View the award-winning photographs.
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View the Exhibition Catalog
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Watch the Making Of video
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Watch the Opening Reception & Awards
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 1 through April 30, 2026 - Submission of images; Please send digital files via email ONLY
of the images you are submitting in the form of jpeg files to galleryseven2026@gmail.com.
(see file specifications below)
**PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept prints, including matted or framed prints for jurying as they cannot
be viewed by the jury in a timely manner. Prints dropped off at the gallery for jurying will not be accepted.
We ONLY accept jpeg formatted images submitted via email.
April 30: Open Lens XVI submissions close at Midnight.
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May 3 through 7: Jury of submitted images.
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May 9 & 10: Notification of selected images, via email.
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May 28 through 31: Delivery of selected photographs during regular gallery hours.
We use a drop off and pick up schedule; the artists will select their best time to drop off / pick up art work.
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June 4: Open Lens XVI opens.
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June 13: Artists Reception 6:00 to 8:00pm: Meet the Artists, Awards Presentation at 6:00pm.
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July 12: Open Lens XVI closes.
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July 16 through 19: Pick-up of photographs during regular gallery hours.
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