CENTER invites members of the military and veterans to create a photo project in the Visual Storytelling Lab, providing up to five people with one-on-one coaching to learn visual storytelling techniques. This Spring, participants will learn from Arin Yoon about creating image-based series, including editing, sequencing, and developing project statements. The focus on the photographic series and long-form narrative can utilize existing or new images, data, and related memorabilia to consolidate memories and elevate them into project form. Also included in the Visual Storytelling is access to CENTER’s online seminars, covering project statements and outreach and engagement.

The Visual Storytelling Lab is conducted online from February - May 2025, and provides customized one-on-one guidance, as well as group interactions for taking and selecting images to create a project significant to the participant. Any person at any point in their photographic practice, from beginners to professionals, is invited to work with us to create a project and elevate their image-making through the Storytelling Lab. At the end, CENTER will create online galleries for program participants, promote the projects on social media channels, and publish work in our e-newsletter to help their story reach a wider audience.

WHO CAN REGISTER • New Mexico-based veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, or their caregivers. Any camera or device can be used to capture imagery. Computer and Zoom access is required.

HOW TO APPLY • Applications for 2025 are accepted through February 15 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.