The Imperfect Lens

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "The Imperfect Lens" to A Smith Gallery by August 18, 2025.  Images captured using toy, pinhole and any camera using homemade or plastic lenses are eligible for submission. The camera that the lens is attached to is immaterial.  The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image.  Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. Up to forty-seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from October 1 to November 30, 2025. 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. The Juror’s and Director’s award winners will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book.  The Juror’s and Director’s Award also include an online solo exhibition and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes.

Juror for "The Imperfect Lens" will be Amanda Smith, fine art photographer, educator and co-director of A Smith Gallery.