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:
- Fill out the application form.
- Prepare and upload project files and a project statement.
- 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:
- Email: programs@centersantafe.org