Juried Artist Exhibition :: Gallery 7 Open Lens II

“Water Color”

My image “Water Color” was selected for the Open Lens II exhibit at Gallery 7, Joliet, Illinois.

Open Lens II is Gallery 7′s 2nd Annual Juried Exhibit of Photographic Fine Art.  Over 535 images were submitted by more than 90 artists from across the country.  The exhibit features 68 images selected by 2 jurors with a Best of Show Award, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Awards, 6 Honorable Mention Awards, and Purchase Awards honoring more than 10 Artists and images.  The exhibit features an Opening and Closing Reception and is open for  viewing by the public and invitees over the course of the exhibit.

The Exhibit Opening Reception is today, June 4, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM.  The exhibit runs through the July 15, 2010 Artists Closing Reception.

About Gallery 7

Gallery 7 is a Fine Art Gallery in the Rialto Arts District in Historic Downtown Joliet.  Located just one door north of the historic Rialto Theater, Gallery 7 features Fine Art Photography, Fiber Art and other artworks.  It is a collaboration of nine member and associate member artists.  The gallery is open 11 AM to 2 PM,  Monday through Friday, for receptions and by appointment.  Call 815.726.1840 for appointment openings.  Address:  Gallery  7, 116 N Chicago St, Suite 102, Joilet, Illinois.

Juried Artist Exhibition :: Gallery 7 Open Lens

This image, “Lake Powell Sunset”,  was selected for the Open Lens exhibit at Gallery 7, Joliet, Illinois.

“Lake Powell Sunset”

“We had 449 images submitted and the quality of the work was truly exceptional!” said Hank Erdmann, organizer of the event.  “I only wish we had more space to show them all.  As it is we expanded the selection list to 50 images — 35 plus images will make up the exhibit with 15 alternates.”

The invitation to enter read:  “Open Lens is Gallery 7′s celebration of the Photographic Image.  This exhibit celebrates the vision of photographers and their contributions to the art world. You are invited to experience the vision of photographers and possibly yours as well through the open lens of photographers throughout the Midwest and beyond.  Jurors  are Joseph Baltz, Willard Clay, and Barry Skurkis.”

The Exhibit Opening Reception is June 4, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.  You can meet the artists and see the Juried Artist Awards.

The exhibit runs through the July 16, 2010 Artists Closing Reception.

About Gallery 7

Gallery 7 is a Fine Art Gallery in the Rialto Arts District in Historic Downtown Joliet.  Located just one door north of the historic Rialto Theater, Gallery 7 features Fine Art Photography, Fiber Art and other artworks.  It is a collaboration of nine member and associate member artists.  The gallery is open 11 AM to 2 PM,  Monday through Friday, for receptions and by appointment.  Call 815.726.1840 for appointment openings.
Address:  Gallery  7, 116 N Chicago St, Suite 102, Joilet, Illinois.