CENTER offers $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition, portfolio reviews at the Review Santa Fe event, publication in LENSCRATCH, access to seminars, and more. This annual call supports photographers and lens-based artists globally, working across photography, video, and mixed media.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • Key Dates:

    • Early Discount Deadline: February 15, 2025
    • Final Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)
    • Review Santa Fe Symposium: November 1–3, 2025
  • Entry Fees:

    • Early Bird (before Feb 15): Starting at $35
    • Standard (after Feb 15): +$10 per category
  • Membership Benefits: Discounted entry fees, free access to seminars, VIP art fair passes, and more.

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to photographers and lens-based artists worldwide
  • No restrictions on the date of work creation
  • Accepted media: photography, video, and photo-based mixed media

 

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the application form
  2. Prepare and upload project files and a project statement
  3. Pay the entry fee and submit by the final deadline

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Complete online application form
  • Upload images, video, or mixed media files
  • Include a project statement

 

Selection Process:

  • Reviewed by a panel of 3 industry professionals, including CENTER alumni
  • New panel of jurors each year

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • $16,000 in total funding
  • Group exhibition at CENTER’s new gallery and education hub in Santa Fe
  • Admission to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews
  • Publication feature in LENSCRATCH
  • Access to educational seminars and portfolio reviews
  • Participation in the Portfolio Walk public expo

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website Link:

https://centersantafe.org/callsforentry