© Diana Cheren Nygren

A HOME FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS

  • CALLS FOR ENTRY

    Applications Now Open!

    Explore the project advancement opportunities providing a group exhibition at CENTER’s new gallery, participation in Review Santa Fe, publication, and more.

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  • NM MILITARY STORYTELLING LAB

    Join us for FREE this Spring!

    Providing one-on-one coaching to learn visual storytelling techniques, participants will learn about creating an image-based series, including editing, sequencing, and developing project statements.

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  • THE ART OF EDITING WORKSHOP

    Register to Attend • February 26 - 27

    This program will focus on utilizing the editing process to pitch your work effectively, honing a statement of purpose, and sequencing strategies.

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  • CENTER'S NEW SPACE

    Coming Soon!

    A new destination for photography in Santa Fe is coming to the Pacheco District! Join us for exhibitions, community gatherings, classes, a photographic library, and more.

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  • ACTIVATING THE ARCHIVE

    Expanding Our Reach

    A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is helping us make nearly 20,000 images available to scholars, educators, researchers, and the public.

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  • JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

    Become a Member

    Memberships begin at just $35/year and support innovative photographic projects by artists working around the globe. Join today and save $10 per Calls for Entry category!

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Our contributions in numbers

For three decades, CENTER has supported lens-based projects, partnering with hundreds of individuals to amplify meaningful visual stories and artwork.

31

Years of Service

2,173

Alumni

$755,000

in Project Support

$95,073

in Scholarships

“Receiving the CENTER grant was the highlight of my year. I have already seen the opportunities from the connections made.”

- Heather Evans Smith, CENTER Me&Eve Award