# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Reeption - LENS2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Photographic artists from around the US will be on display March 5th – 29th at Perspective Gallery for LENS2026, the gallery’s 16th annual juried international exhibition of fine art photography. The show opens at noon Thursday, March 5th, with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on March 7th from 5 to 7 p.m.

Juror Ann M.Jastrab, the Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art (CPA) in Carmel, California, selected 28 artists from the 299 photographers who submitted over 1430 images.  This year there were entries from 38 states and several international countries. 

Huge congratulations to all LENS2026 artists: Samuel Anderson, Robin Bailey, Terry Barczak, Rupert Chambers, Lisa Di Giacomo, Alexander Diaz, Caity Fares, David Gardner, Veronica Gray, Jim Hill, Trevor Jackson, Dave Jordano, Daniel Kariko, Chris Kleihege, Wheaton Mahoney, Jill Obermaier, Samantha Oulavong, Catherine Panebianco, Russ Rowland, Philip Sager, Dina Santos, Mark Sawrie, Connor Schaal, Jeff Schewe, Riel Sturchio, Eryn Turner, Kay Westhues, and Darby Williams.
 
A virtual artists’ talk will be held on March 12th at 7 p.m. (CT).  Register to get the link for the talk at
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/opening-reeption-lens2026/200029781020158
- **Event Categories**: Art, Meetups, Exhibitions, fine-arts, Photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Evanston
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1310-1/2B Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States, Illinois 60201
- **lat**: 42.04165
- **long**: -87.6808
- **full address**: 1310-1/2B Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States, Illinois 60201

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Reeption - LENS2026 being held?
  - **A:** Opening Reeption - LENS2026 takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1310-1/2B Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States, Illinois 60201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Reeption - LENS2026?
  - **A:** Opening Reeption - LENS2026 is organized by Perspective Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Reeption - LENS2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Opening Reeption - LENS2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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