CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, supports photographic and lens-based artists by offering direct funding, exhibition opportunities, professional development, and publication features. In 2025, CENTER is providing $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition, access to the Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, and features in LENSCRATCH.  

Information & Application Details:

  • Early Discount Deadline: February 15, 2025
  • Final Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)
  • Application Fee: Starts at $35 (before February 15), increases by $10 per category afterward.
 

Eligibility:

  • Open to photographers and lens-based artists worldwide.
  • Accepts work derived from photographic processes, video, mixed media, and multimedia storytelling.
 

Theme:

  • The Multimedia Award focuses on narrative-driven projects using lens-based media, including but not limited to:
    • Photography
    • Video
    • New Media
    • Photojournalism
    • Installation
    • Web-based works
 

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the application form.
  2. Prepare project files and a project statement.
  3. Upload the application before the March 15, 2025 deadline.
 

Submission Requirements:

  • Must submit lens-based multimedia work.
  • Work can incorporate photography, video, installation, or web-based formats.
 

Selection Process:

  • Juror: Sam Wolson, Interactives Visual Features Editor, The New Yorker.
 

Program Benefits & Awards:

Winners of the Multimedia Award receive:

  • Exhibition at CENTER’s gallery in Santa Fe.
  • Admission to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews.
  • Public Project Presentation.
  • Access to Professional Development Seminars.
  • Feature publication in LENSCRATCH.
 

Contact & Resources:

  Website link: https://centersantafe.org/callsforentry