Lens 2015

International Deadline: January 12, 2015 - Perspective Gallery is pleased to announce our fifth annual juried exhibition of photography, LENS 2015. Photographers are invited to submit work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome.

JUROR
Paul Berlanga, Director of Stephen Daiter Gallery and Owner/Director - Berlanga Fine Art & Photographs both in Chicago, IL

AWARDS

• Juror’s Award: $300
• The 1st runner-up: $200
• The 2nd runner-up: $150
• Perspective Member’s Choice Award: $100
• People’s Choice Award: $50
• Awards will be announced at the reception March 7, 2015

SUBMISSIONS – Apply Online
Artists are invited to submit up to five (5) photographic images in JPEG form. Images must have been created within the past five years. Artists should complete the entry form and upload their images online.

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORKS
All accepted work must be framed in a professional manner with hanging wire (no sawtooth hangers). Work must arrive by February 21, 2015.

SHIPPING ARTWORK
Artists shipping artwork must use 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 artist. The gallery will insure all works against theft, damage, and destruction while they are at the gallery.

Artwork must be shipped to:

UPS Store
c/o Perspective Gallery
848 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202

In-Person Delivery – Artists may hand deliver work to Perspective Gallery (1310 1/2 B Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL) between 12-5pm 2/19-2/21.

SALES
Perspective Gallery will receive a 40% commission on any artwork sold during the exhibition. Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of any work sold.

USAGE & COPYRIGHT
Perspective Gallery reserves the right to publish any accepted work for the sole purpose of promoting the exhibition. Use may include postcards, a catalog, the website, the Facebook Page, and local media. Artists shall retain full copyright of their works.

Questions?
email: perspectivephotogallery@gmail.com
phone: 224-200-1155

Visit Perspective Gallery to Apply Online

About:
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery is a not-for-profit, community-oriented cooperative whose purpose is to promote photography as fine art. In addition to ongoing group and featured artists exhibitions, the gallery features a Guest Speaker series, monthly featured artist talks, and sponsors an annual, international, juried photography exhibition, as well as an annual high school students show.