CENTER offers direct funding, exhibitions, and career advancement opportunities for photographers and lens-based artists. The 2025 open call provides $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition at CENTER’s gallery, admission to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, publication in LENSCRATCH, access to seminars, and more.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Early Discount Deadline: February 15, 2025 (entry fees start at $35)
  • Final Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025 (fees increase by $10)
  • Submission closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
  • Fees & Membership:
    • Entry fees: $35+ (early) or $45+ (regular) per category
    • Membership offers fee discounts, event invitations, and VIP art fair access

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to photographers and lens-based artists worldwide.
  • All photographic processes accepted, including mixed media and photo-based video works.
  • Previously submitted works can be resubmitted, as jurors change annually.

 

Theme:

  • Socially Engaged Award: For works addressing social issues

 

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the online application form.
  2. Prepare and upload images and a project statement.
  3. Complete the submission by the deadline.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Project statement
  • Image files (or multimedia files for certain categories)
  • Juror: Andrea Wise, Visual Strategy Editor, ProPublica

 

Program Benefits:

  • Financial support ($16,000 total funding)
  • Group exhibition at CENTER’s gallery
  • Access to portfolio reviews, professional seminars, and networking events
  • Feature publication in LENSCRATCH
  • Package: Exhibition, Review Santa Fe admission, project presentation, professional development seminars, and publication.

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website Link:

https://centersantafe.org/callsforentry

 

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