CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been supporting photographers and lens-based artists since 1994 by providing direct funding, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and educational opportunities. In 2025, the organization will offer $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition at its new gallery, admission to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, featured publication within LENSCRATCH, and access to professional development seminars.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Early Discount Deadline: February 15, 2025, 11:59 PM MT
  • Final Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025, 11:59 PM MT
  • Application Fee: Starts at $35 per category before February 15; increases by $10 per category after this date.
  • Membership Benefits: Discounted entry fees, access to exclusive events, VIP passes to select art fairs.

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to photographers and lens-based artists worldwide.
  • Accepts all photographic processes, as well as video and mixed media that are photo-based.
  • Work can have been made at any time.
  • Previously submitted work may be resubmitted since jurors change annually.
  • Only the Multimedia Storytelling Award and Review Santa Fe accept video, multimedia files, or still images for submission.

 

Theme:

The Project Launch Grant is open to fine art or documentary photography projects that are either complete or nearly complete.

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the application form.
  2. Prepare and upload project files and a project statement.
  3. Submit before the deadline.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Completed application form.
  • Project statement.
  • Image files or multimedia files (for applicable categories).
  • Payment of entry fee.

 

Selection Process:

  • Submissions are reviewed by a panel of jurors.
  • The 2025 Project Launch Grant juror is Keith W. Jenkins, VP, Music & Visuals Strategy at NPR.
  • Each year, new jurors are selected.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Project Launch Grant Package:
    • $5,000 USD
    • Exhibition at CENTER’s gallery
    • Admission to Review Santa Fe
    • Public Project Presentation
    • Access to Professional Development Seminars
    • Publication in LENSCRATCH

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website link:

https://centersantafe.org/callsforentry

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