​​​​​​The photos have been entered, the jurors have made their choices, and those accepted will soon be notified. Open Lens XV, the annual juried fine art photography exhibition hosted by Gallery Seven, will run from June 5 ~ July 6, 2025.
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Open Lens XV will again be juried and judged by the artist partners of Gallery Seven. The reception will be held Saturday, June 14, from 4 - 7 p.m. 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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You may phone for information at 815-483-4310 or e-mail openlens@gmx.us
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 30: Open Lens XV submissions closed at Midnight
May 2 through 7: Jury of submitted images.
May 8-9: 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