open-theme | unleashed : release, unbridled, untie, loose, unchain, unloose, discharge, let go of …. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "open theme | unleashed" to A Smith Gallery by August 4, 2025. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Up to forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from August 29 to October 9, 2025. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. Also, 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winners will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "open theme | unleashed" will be Darren Ching, gallery co-owner of Klompching Gallery in New York.
