Lens 2025: Call for Entry
15th Annual Juried International Exhibition
March 6 – March 30, 2025
Submissions by: January 8, 2025
Early Bird Registrations by: November 1, 2024
Perspective Gallery is pleased to announce LENS 2025, our 15th annual juried international exhibition of fine art photography. Photographers are invited to submit work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes, except AI, are welcome.
JUROR: Hamidah Glasgow
Hamidah Glasgow has been the Executive Director and Curator at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado, since 2009. She holds a master’s degree in humanities specializing in visual and gender studies and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Hamidah was a co-founder of the Strange Fire Collective. She is one of the founding board members of the Colorado Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
SUBMISSIONS
Photographers are invited to submit up to five (5) photographic images in JPEG format which have been created within the past five (5) years. We are not accepting AI images for this call. Applicants should complete their entry and upload their images at CaFÉ. See Perspective Gallery’s website for the link. By submitting work, applicants agree to permit Perspective Gallery to use their images in publicity with attribution; photographers retain copyright to their work. File names should be the title of the work, but not include the artist’s name.
ENTRY FEE
There is a $40 (U.S) non-refundable fee for submitting up to five (5) images. The entry fee for work submitted before November 1st, 2024 is $35 (Discount code EARLYBIRD).
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Entries Due: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. CST)
Notification of acceptance: January 24, 2025
Delivery of work to the gallery due: February 28, 2025
Show opens: March 6, 2025
Opening reception and awards: March 8, 2025
Virtual Artists’ Talk: March 20, 2025, 7 p.m. (CST)
Show closes: March 30, 2025
Pickup of hand-delivered work: April 1, 2025 (AM)
Return shipment of work: April 2, 2025
AWARDS
Juror’s Award: $300 | 1st Runner-up: $200 | 2nd Runner-up: $150
SALES
Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of any work sold. Perspective Gallery will receive a 40% commission on any artwork sold during the exhibition. Perspective Gallery is a not-for-profit cooperative and photography gallery whose purpose is to promote fine art photography. Perspective is located in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
ACCEPTED ARTWORK
All accepted work must be framed in a professional manner with hanging wire (no sawtooth hangers). To help exhibiting international artists, Perspective Gallery will print their work with the cost paid for by the artist. For details, email us at lensexhibition@gmail.com.
SHIPPING ARTWORK
Artwork must be shipped by either UPS or FedEx and include either an account number for return shipping or a prepaid return shipping bill. Perspective Gallery will not be responsible for damage occurring during shipment to or from the gallery. Work must be framed using plexiglass, not glass. Work should be shipped in sturdy reusable containers and packed using foam sheets or bubble wrap. Do not use packing peanuts. Shipping boxes must not exceed 60 inches in length. Work exceeding this size must be delivered and picked up in person. Insurance of artwork during transit to and from the gallery is the responsibility of the photographer. The gallery will insure all works against theft and damage while in the gallery.
SHIP SUBMISSIONS TO:
UPS Store | c/o Perspective Gallery | 848 Dodge Avenue | Evanston, IL 60202
IN-PERSON DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Photographers may hand deliver their work on February 28, 2025, between 12 and 5 p.m. at Perspective Gallery which is located at 1310 1/2 B Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.
QUESTIONS
Email: lensexhibition@gmail.com
Website: https://perspectivegallery.org
Application Requirements
ENTRY FEE
There is a $40 (U.S) non-refundable fee for submitting up to five (5) images. The entry fee for work submitted before November 1st, 2024 is $35 (Discount code EARLYBIRD).
CaFÉ Files Format: 1) File Type: JPEG or JPG only; 2) File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side; 3) File Size: Under 5 MB; and 4) Color Profile: sRGB
File Naming Protocol: File names should be the title of the work, but not include the artist’s name. Example: Title_of_Work,jpg
Artist Statement: Prepare a short statement (1000 characters) concerning either your work in general or the specific work you are submitting to LENS 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Photographers are invited to submit up to five (5) photographic images in JPEG format which have been created within the past five (5) years. We are not accepting AI images for this call. Open to all artists, national and international.
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