$5K PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Provides financial support to a fine art or documentary project that is a work-in-progress.
JUROR:
Erin O’Toole – Associate Curator of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Art
GRANT PACKAGE:
Project Development Grant – General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• Entry Fee: $45 Members // $55 Non-Members
2. PREPARE FILES
• 6 – 10 images
• Project statement of 325 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. ONLY the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
• NOT ELIGIBLE: If a project has been part of a major metropolitan museum one or two-person exhibition; published in book form by a major photographic publishing house with a print run of 2,000 or more; and/or the photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Award ONLY.
• FUNDS: Grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page below.
• CONTRACT: Grant recipients are required to sign a contract and must fulfill contractual obligations in order to receive the full funds. Submission to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and/or the me&EVE Award indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
$5K PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT
Supports a complete fine art, documentary, or photojournalistic project to assist in successfully reaching wider audiences.
JUROR:
Dr. Rebecca Senf – Chief Curator, Center for Creative Photography & the Norton Family Curator of Photography, Phoenix Art Museum
GRANT PACKAGE:
Project Launch Grant – General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• Entry Fee: $45 Members // $55 Non-Members
2. PREPARE FILES
• 15 – 20 images
• Project statement of 325 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. ONLY the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
• NOT ELIGIBLE: If a project has been part of a major metropolitan museum one or two-person exhibition; published in book form by a major photographic publishing house with a print run of 2,000 or more; and/or the photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Award ONLY.
• FUNDS: Grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project.
• CONTRACT: Grant recipients are required to sign a contract and must fulfill contractual obligations in order to receive the full funds. Submission to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and/or the me&EVE Award indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
$5K ME&EVE AWARD
CENTER is pleased to offer the me&EVE Award in its second year. This $5,000 award is for a female-identified photographer, 40 years of age and over, who uses their camera to address social justice.
JUROR:
Jennifer Pritheeva Samuel – Photo Editor, National Geographic
AWARD PACKAGE:
me&EVE Award – General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• Entry Fee: $30 Members // $40 Non-Members
2. PREPARE FILES
• 15 – 20 images
• Project statement of 325 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Must be awarded to a female-identified photographer, 40 years of age and over, who use their camera to address social justice. We welcome submissions from transgender, non-binary, nonconforming, and two-spirited individuals.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. ONLY the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
• NOT ELIGIBLE: If a project has been part of a major metropolitan museum one or two-person exhibition; published in book form by a major photographic publishing house with a print run of 2,000 or more; and/or the photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Award ONLY.
• FUNDS: Grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page below.
• CONTRACT: Grant recipients are required to sign a contract and must fulfill contractual obligations in order to receive the full funds. Submission to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and/or the me&EVE Award indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
EXCELLENCE IN MULTIMEDIA AWARD
Supports a project that utilizes photography, video, installation, or other elements that expand on traditional methods of displaying and experiencing photography.
JUROR:
Carrie Levy – Creative Director, The New York Times
AWARD PACKAGE:
Excellence in Multimedia Award- General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• Entry Fee: $40 Members // $50 Non-Members
2. PREPARE FILES
• Up to 6 files*
• Project statement of 325 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded in each Choice Award category.
• IMAGE REQUIREMENTS*: Submission of more than 6 files requires a payment of $5 for each additional file. You can submit up to 20 files as long as they have been paid for. This applies to all 3 Choice Awards and the Multimedia Award ONLY.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. Only the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
THE CHOICE AWARDS
Recognize outstanding photographers working in all processes and subject matter. Images can be singular or part of a series. Divided into three categories: Curator’s Choice, Director’s Choice, and Editor’s Choice.
JURORS:
Marina Chao – Assistant Curator, International Center of Photography
Rubén Esparza – Curator; Director Queer Biennial
Nicole Werbeckn- Senior Supervising Editor for Visuals and Engagement, NPR
AWARD PACKAGE:
The Choice Awards – General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• All 3 Entry Fee: $85 Members // $115 Non-Members
• Individual Entry Fee: $40 Members // $55 Non-Member
2. PREPARE FILES
• Up to 6 images*
• Project statement of 100 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Submit to an individual category, or ALL 3 Choice Awards – Curator’s, Director’s or Editor’s Choice. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded in each Choice Award category.
• IMAGE REQUIREMENTS: Submission of more than 6 images requires a payment of $5 for each additional file. You can submit up to 20 images as long as they have been paid for. This applies to all 3 Choice Awards and the Multimedia Award ONLY.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. Only the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
REVIEW SANTA FE PHOTO FESTIVAL
CENTER’s premier juried portfolio review event is a weekend conference and festival for photographers who have created a project or series and are seeking audience expansion, critical issues, and community connection in the profoundly unique sense of place, Santa Fe, NM.
EVENT DATES: October 14 – 18, 2020
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Review Santa Fe – General Guidelines
HOW TO APPLY
1. FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM & PAY
• Entry Fee: $55 Members // $65 Non-Members
2. PREPARE FILES
• 15 – 20 images
• Project statement of 325 words
3. UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE FEB 25
ELIGIBILITY
• EVENT: In order to attend the event, you must receive an INVITATION from us directly. With this in mind, yes there is a waitlist that is chosen by the selection committee. You will be provided with a reviewer schedule, that includes nine, 20-min formal reviews over the course of two days. Reviewer preferences are selected via an electric lottery system, two weeks prior to the event in October. *Please note, occasionally there are additional portfolio reviews that become available during the weekend’s event, and are available for an additional price, as first-come-first-serve during the specific review times.
• SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship applications open after invitations have been sent out. If selected for financial assistance, the provided scholarships are in the amount of either full or half-tuition.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from international photographers and artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been submitted previously may be re-submitted as we have new jurors each year. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as mixed media that is photo-based. Only the Multimedia Award accepts video, multimedia files and/or still images for submission.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
QUESTIONS?
Join CENTER in our 26th year supporting photographers and advancing the photographic arts.
Also in 2020, the Review Santa Fe Photo Festival celebrates its 20th year providing photographers with the best career advancement programs & events.
If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ & Guidelines page or feel free to contact us at programs@visitcenter.org
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