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FINAL DAYS TO WIN A SOLO EXHIBITION IN MAY 2026
FINAL DAYS TO WIN A SOLO EXHIBITION IN MAY 2026

Lenscratch Exhibition: Vernacular

Close on June 12, 2021
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Lenscratch Exhibition: Vernacular
Territory: Worldwide
Theme: Vernacular
Eligibility: Open to all
Entry Fees: Free
Prize: Exhibition
LENSCRATCH is creating exposure opportunities for photographers with group on-line exhibitions. Photographers will be allowed ONE entry per exhibition. Please see the Categories below…do not send images that are unrelated to these categories. It is FREE to submit.
This is a JURIED Exhibition, our juror is Greg Sand
The exhibition to run on Saturday, June 12, 2021
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