2024 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, CENTER, provides direct funding and project advancement packages for lens-based works.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY • We accept submissions from photographers and lens-based artists around the world for all 10 categories. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as video and mixed media that is photo-based.
MEMBER BENEFITS • We invite you to become a CENTER Member to save on entry fees and get access to free seminars. Join the Members Circle.
EARLY DEADLINE: JAN 28, 2024
FINAL DEADLINE: FEB 25, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS: MAY 2024
PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT
The Project Launch Grant provides funding to a complete, or nearly completed, documentary project or fine art series. Learn more about the Project Launch Grant.
PACKAGE
• $7,500 USD
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Jehan Jillani – Visuals Editor, The Atlantic
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare 15 – 20 images and a project statement; 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information, or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.. Learn more about the Project Launch Grant.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The Project Development Grant provides funding to a fine art, reportage, or documentary work-in-progress. Learn more about the Project Development Grant.
PACKAGE
• $5,000 USD
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Gregory Harris – Keough Family Curator of Photography, High Museum of Art
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare 7 - 10 images and a project statement; 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES
• Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information, or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
ME&EVE AWARD
The Me&Eve Award provides funding to a female and/or LGBTQIA+ identifying photographer, 40 years of age and over. Learn more about the Me&Eve Award.
PACKAGE
• $2,500 USD
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Eve Schillo – Associate Curator, Wallis Annenberg Photography Department, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare 15 – 20 images and a project statement; 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information, or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
MULTIMEDIA AWARD
The Multimedia Award recognizes an outstanding storyteller using lens-based media to create narrative-driven projects. Open, but not limited to, video, new media, photography, photojournalism, installation, and web-based works. Learn more about the Multimedia Award.
PACKAGE
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • David Barreda – Senior Photo Editor, National Geographic
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare up to 6 files and project information 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
PERSONAL AWARD
The Personal Award recognizes outstanding images, singular or part of a series, engaging in the exploration and expression of the power of self-representation and/or underrepresented experiences. Learn more about the Personal Award.
PACKAGE
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Kristen Gresh – Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Senior Curator of Photographs, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare up to 6 images and project information 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
SOCIALLY ENGAGED AWARD
The Socially Engaged Award recognizes outstanding images, singular or part of a series, addressing social issues. Learn more about the Socially Engaged Award.
PACKAGE
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Noelle Flores Théard – Senior Digital Photo Editor, The New Yorker
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare up to 6 images and project information 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
The Environmental Award recognizes outstanding images, singular or part of a series, focusing on the state of the ecological environment. Topics may include but are not limited to, conservation, biodiversity, ecology, climate change, or other issues concerning the natural world. Learn more about the Environmental Award.
PACKAGE
• Exhibition at the Turchin Center
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication with CENTER Media Partners
• Ongoing Project Promotion
• Inclusion in the Winners Gallery & Archive
JUROR • Sabine Meyer – Photography Director, National Audubon Society
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare up to 6 images and project information 3) Upload your submission before the final deadline of February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
The Callanan Excellence in Teaching Award honors a high school, college, or postgraduate teacher’s dedication and commitment to their students and field. Educators in all areas of photographic teaching are eligible including fine art, documentary, history, and criticism. Learn more about the Teaching Award.
PACKAGE
• $5,000 USD
• Review Santa Fe admission
• Professional Development Seminars
JUROR • 2023 Winner Alanna Styer - Documentary Artist, Educator, Activist, Education Research Fellow, Photographer’s Green Book, and Director of Education, Venice Arts Los Angeles
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Provide the Educator’s title, affiliation, and contact information in a nomination statement limited to 3 paragraphs; 2) Fill out the Award Nomination Form 3) Submit your free nomination before the final deadline Feb 25, 2024.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org.
BLUE EARTH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
The Blue Earth Fiscal Sponsorship provides CENTER sponsorship to photographers and filmmakers, allowing projects to seek grants and tax-deductible donations. Learn more about the Blue Earth Fiscal Sponsorship.
PACKAGE
• 1-Year Sponsorship Contract
• Review Santa Fe Admission
• Public Project Presentation
• Professional Development Seminars
• Publication in LENSCRATCH
• Inclusion in the CENTER Winners Gallery & Archive
SELECTION COMMITTEE • Blue Earth Council Members
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare your project proposal, resume, proposed schedule, proposed budget, sources, references, and up to 20 images/videos 3) Upload your submission on or before February 25, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $60 Member // $70 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org
REVIEW SANTA FE: Portfolio Reviews
CENTER’s premier juried portfolio review event and conference, the Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium, is for photographers seeking audience expansion, critical discussion, and community connection. Scheduled to take place Nov 1 - 3, 2024, apply to join us in historic downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more about Review Santa Fe.
PACKAGE
• 9 Portfolio Reviews
• Portfolio Walk Public Exposition
• Private Receptions
• Inclusion in the Review Santa Fe Listing & Archive
SELECTION COMMITTEE • Industry professionals and alumni
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3 EASY STEPS • 1) Fill out the application form; 2) Prepare 15 - 20 files and project information 3) Upload your submission on or before February 25, 2024, 11:59 PM MT.
APPLICATION FEES • Early discount - $35 CENTER Member // $45 Non-Member; Final deadline – increases $10 per category.
QUESTIONS? • Visit our FAQs and Guidelines for more information or contact us at programs@visitcenter.org
Questions?
Please visit our FAQs & Guidelines, watch the How-To ENTER CENTER webinar, or feel free to contact us: programs@visitcenter.org
Applications are being accepted through the final deadline of February 25, 2024, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
Image credits in order of appearance: Image from the series The Mojave Project © Kim Stringfellow; Launch Grant image © Bremner Benedict; Development Grant image © Brandon Kapelow; Me&Eve image © Mykle Parker; © Multimedia image © Harvey Casto; Personal image © Elizabeth Z. Pineda; Social image © Rocky McCorkle; Environmental image © Margeaux Walter; Teaching Award image © Jacob Moss; Review Santa Fe image © Barron Bixler.
Supporters
CENTER’s programs are made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, and the 1% Lodgers Tax –
