CALLS FOR ENTRY
– Founded in 1994, the not-for-profit organization CENTER, supports socially and environmentally engaged lens-based projects through education, public platforms, funding, and partnerships.
Each year our supporters make CENTER’s grants, awards and exhibitions possible. Through these programs, CENTER can fund breakthrough work, offer professional development assistance and give projects the increased exposure they deserve. Below are the details and submission guidelines for each entry.
Submissions are no longer being accepted – Final submission deadline was April 20, 2021
View the 2021 Award & Grant Winning Projects
$5K PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Supporting a fine art, documentary, or photojournalistic project that is a work in progress.
Richard, from the series “Livin’ the Dream” © Justin Maxon, 2020 Project Development Grant
Juror:
Arpad Kovacs – Assistant Curator, Department of Photographs, J. Paul Getty Museum
Package Overview:
$5,000
Professional Development Workshop Admission
Review Santa Fe: Tuition
Review Santa Fe: Presentation
Lenscratch publication
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- 6 – 10 images
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• GRANT REQUIREMENTS: The Grant and funds are provided to a work i progress only.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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 photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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 photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
$2,500 PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT
Supporting a complete or nearly complete fine art, reportage, or documentary series to reach a wider audience. Open to New Mexico residents only.
Talking Tintype, Andy Everson, Artist, Citizen of the K’ómoks First Nation, 2017, from the series “Critical Indigenous Photographic Exchange (CIPX)” © Will Wilson, 2019 Review Santa Fe Alum & 2020 Compendium contributor
Juror:
Marisa Sage – Director and Curator, University Art Museum, New Mexico State University
Package Overview:
$2,500
Professional Development Workshop Admission
Review Santa Fe: Tuition
Review Santa Fe: Presentation
Lenscratch publication
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- 5 – 10 images
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• GRANT REQUIREMENTS: The Grant and funds are provided to a complete or nearly complete project from a photographer living and based in New Mexico for more than 2 years, includes photographers taking a temporary residence leave.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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: Submitters must be a New Mexico resident for at least 2 years or more to apply, includes photographers taking a temporary residence leave. If photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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: Submitters must be a New Mexico resident for at least 2 years or more to apply, includes photographers taking a temporary residence leave. If photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
$5K ME&EVE GRANT
Supporting a female-identified, non-binary, transgender, and/or gender non-conforming photographer, 40 years of age and over.
Families Stay Together, from the series “La Caravana del Diablo” © Ada Trillo, 2020 me&EVE Award
Juror:
Annick Shen – Adobe Stock’s Head of Editorial
Package Overview:
$5,000
Review Santa Fe: Tuition
Review Santa Fe: Presentation
Lenscratch publication
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- 15 – 20 images
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• GRANT REQUIREMENTS: Must be awarded to a female-identified or non-binary photographer, 40+ years of age. We welcome submissions from transgender, non-binary, non-conforming, and two-spirited individuals.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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: Submitters must identify as a female, non-binary, non-conforming, and/or two-spirited individual. If photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entry opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based 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: Submitters must identify as a female, non-binary, non-conforming, and/or two-spirited individual. If photographer is represented by a major international photographic agency. Applies to the Project Launch Grant, Project Development Grant and the me&EVE Grant ONLY.
• FUNDS: Provided grant funds may be used for most expenses related to the project. Review more details regarding grant funds on our FAQ page.
• 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 Grant indicates acceptance of these terms.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
EXCELLENCE IN MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING
Recognizing a project that utilizes photography, video, installation, or other elements that expand on traditional methods of displaying and experiencing photography.
Two Bodies, from the series “False Idol” © Leonard Suryajaya, 2020 Excellence in Multimedia Award
Juror:
Cosima Amelang – Senior Producer, Mobile Storytelling, National Geographic Partners
Package Overview:
Review Santa Fe: Tuition
Review Santa Fe: Presentation
Lenscratch publication
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- Up to 6 files*; additional files are $5 each
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• FILE REQUIREMENTS: *Submission of more than 6 files requires a payment of $5 for each additional file up to 20. This applies to the Multimedia Award and the CENTER Awards ONLY.
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: One recipient awarded.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entries opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been previously submitted may be re-submitted as we invite 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. File formatting requirements for all categories listed below.
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: One recipient awarded.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entries opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been previously submitted may be re-submitted as we invite 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. File formatting requirements for all categories listed below.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
THE CENTER AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding photographers working in all processes and subject matter in three categories: Personal, Social, and Environmental. Images can be singular or part of a series.
Fragmentation, from the series “The Dadabyte Theater” © Brandy Trigueros, 2020 Curator’s Choice Award
Jurors:
Personal: Merry Scully – Head of Curatorial Affairs, Curator of Contemporary Art, New Mexico Museum of Art
Social: CENTER Jury – Jury of panelists from the CENTER Team
Environmental: Melissa Dale – Interim Director of Photography, The Nature Conservancy
Package Overview:
Review Santa Fe: Tuition
Review Santa Fe: Presentation
Lenscratch publication
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- Up to 6 images; additional images are $5 each
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• IMAGE REQUIREMENTS: *Submission of more than 6 images requires a payment of $5 for each additional image up to 20. This applies to the Multimedia Award and the CENTER Awards ONLY.
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Submit to an individual category, or all three CENTER Awards – Personal, Social, and Environmental. One recipient awarded in each category.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entries opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been previously submitted may be re-submitted as we invite 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.
• AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Submit to an individual category, or all three CENTER Awards – Personal, Social, and Environmental. One recipient awarded in each category.
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entries opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been previously submitted may be re-submitted as we invite 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 – PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
An opportunity for photographers and lens-based artists looking to connect with other professionals to showcase their work and to advance their careers through the juried portfolio review process.
The Royal Poinciana, from the series “Contact” © Andres de Varona, 2019 Review Santa Fe Alum
Event Dates:
October 15-17, 2021
Full or Half Scholarships Available
2021 Applications Closed – Final Submission Deadline: April 20, 2021
How to Apply:
1). Fill out application form & pay
2). Prepare files
2). Prepare files
- 15 – 20 images
- Project statement of 325-words
3). Upload your submission before the April 20 deadline
Eligibility:
• ELIGIBLE: All of CENTER’s Call for Entries opportunities accept submissions from national and international photographers and lens-based artists. Work can have been made at any time and work that has been previously submitted may be re-submitted as we invite 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.
• EVENT: In order to attend the review 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. After invitation and participation confirmation, you will be provided with an event schedule that includes the scheduled portfolio reviews, a list of the available Photographer Presentations, Scholar Presentations, panel discussions, and other events throughout the weekend. Reviewer preferences are selected via a digital lottery system two weeks prior to the event in October.
• SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship applications open after invitations have been sent out in June. If selected for financial assistance, the provided scholarships range in the amount of either half or full tuition. Please be prepared to pay either full or half tuition should you not receive a scholarship.
• EVENT: In order to attend the review 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. After invitation and participation confirmation, you will be provided with an event schedule that includes the scheduled portfolio reviews, a list of the available Photographer Presentations, Scholar Presentations, panel discussions, and other events throughout the weekend. Reviewer preferences are selected via a digital lottery system two weeks prior to the event in October.
• SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship applications open after invitations have been sent out in June. If selected for financial assistance, the provided scholarships range in the amount of either half or full tuition. Please be prepared to pay either full or half tuition should you not receive a scholarship.
Please visit our FAQs & General Guidelines for more information. Questions? CONTACT US
QUESTIONS?
Join CENTER in our 27th year of supporting photographers, lens-based artists, and storytellers. Also in 2021, the Review Santa Fe Photo Festival enters its 20th year providing photographers with the best career advancement programs and events.
If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ & Guidelines page or feel free to contact us at programs@visitcenter.org
CALLS FOR ENTRY CLOSED. SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 20, 2021, 11:59PM MST.
VIEW THE AWARD & GRANT WINNING PROJECTS
SUPPORTERS
CENTER’s Call for Entries, exhibitions, photographer presentations, and career advancement programs are made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission and the 1% Lodgers Tax:
MISSION: CENTER, founded in 1994, honors, supports, and provides opportunities to gifted and committed photographers.
CENTER is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, New Mexico Arts, a Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Gumbo Foundation, The New Mexico Humanities Council, and the support of our members.
