Call for Submissions

$5,000 Project Launch & Development Grants

CENTER Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM 87505

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

Posted

Jan 21, 2025

The 501©(3) not-for-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, CENTER, has provided direct funding and project advancement packages for photographic and lens-based works since 1994. In 2025, they are proud to offer $16,000 in funding, group exhibition at CENTER’s new gallery and education hub in Santa Fe, admission to the Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, featured publication within LENSCRATCH, access to seminars, and more. Learn about CENTER’s once annual Calls for Entry - https://centersantafe.org/callsforentry

• The Project Launch Grant provides funding to a complete, or nearly completed, documentary project or fine art series. PACKAGE • $5,000 USD, Exhibition at CENTER’s gallery, admission to Review Santa Fe, Public Project Presentation, access to Professional Development Seminars, Publication with LENSCRATCH + more. LAUNCH GRANT JUROR • Keith W. Jenkins – VP, Music & Visuals Strategy, NPR

• The Project Development Grant provides funding to a fine art, reportage, or documentary work-in-progress. PACKAGE • $5,000 USD, Exhibition at CENTER’s gallery, admission to Review Santa Fe, Public Project Presentation, access to Professional Development Seminars, Publication with LENSCRATCH + more. DEVELOPMENT JUROR • Kristen Gaylord – Herzfeld Curator of Photography & Media Arts, Milwaukee Art Museum

Requirements

They accept submissions from photographers and lens-based artists located around the world for all available categories. Work derived from all photographic processes is accepted, as well as video and mixed media that is photo-based.

Application Instructions

Fill out the application form, prepare your files and project statement, and upload your application before the final submission deadline of March 15, 2025. Before February 15, entry fees start at $35 for most categories; after February 15, rates increase by $10 per category.