STILL WITH US?
It’s April 1st.
While Super-Speed Portfolio Reviews™ won’t be part of this year’s program, the spirit behind it is real—CENTER is always thinking about how to create meaningful connections between artists and reviewers.
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS' DAY FROM CENTER!
You asked. We listened.
Over the years, we’ve heard one question again and again: How can I meet more reviewers at Review Santa Fe?
Introducing Super-Speed Portfolio Reviews™.
Don't stress over receiving negative feedback—you won’t receive much feedback at all!
WHEN • April 17 – May 17, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION • April 17, 2026 • 5–7:00 PM (MT)
ARTIST TALK (ONLINE) • April 30, 2026 • 5:30–6:30 PM (MT)
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/elements-of-wonder
onder: When Nature Becomes Art, a photographic exhibition by Jon McCormack. In an age of digital saturation, Elements of Wonder provides a refreshing escape into large-scale images of the environment.
Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for perfect. Show us what you got!
APPLY NOW • centersantafe.org/callsforentry
Image: From the series American Lawn Decor © Sandy Hill
Before you do, a few quick tips:
• Lead with your strongest images
• Edit ruthlessly—less is often more
• Use clear, grounded language
• Share your personal connection
• Explain why this work matters right now
In times of uncertainty, your voice matters. Your images matter. If you’ve been refining, editing, questioning, second-guessing—this is your moment to hit submit.
SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!
Today is the final day to apply for the 2026 Calls for Entry, which include the CENTER Awards, $5,000 Project Grants, and Review Santa Fe. The deadline is tonight, Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 PM (MT).
Image: © Debmalya Ray Choudhuri
#CenterAwards #CallsForEntry #LensBasedArt #PhotographyOpportunities
If you’re working on socially engaged, environmental, or deeply personal photographic work, apply today and get your work out there.
FINAL DEADLINE • Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT)
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/callsforentry
APPLY NOW • awards.visitcenter.org/awards-entry-form
"It was a pivotal moment for me. The Personal Award helped me get it seen by a larger audience in the US, leading to an exhibition at CENTER, Santa Fe, and a publication by Lenscratch...it was a significant moment for me..."
— Debmalya Ray Choudhuri
THE TIME IS NOW
Since 1994, CENTER Awards have served as catalysts for lens-based artists—offering funding, exhibition opportunities, publication in Lenscratch, and meaningful professional development support.
But don’t just take our word for it—from a recent phMuseum article:
For 25 years, photographers have come together in Santa Fe to share work, build careers, and grow in community. Join us for the 25th annual Review Santa Fe—be part of the legacy and apply today!
APPLY NOW • centersantafe.org/callsforentry
#callsforentry #callforentries #photography
Ready to be part of the Review Santa Fe community? Apply today! Calls for entry are open through February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MT).
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/reviewsantafe
APPLY NOW • centersantafe.org/callsforentry
If you’re an alum, we’d love for you to share the graphic and photos or memories from your experience. Whether it’s what Review meant to you or simply “Proud to be a CENTER alum,” we can’t wait to see it. Tag us and use #CenterReview25Years so we can reshare and celebrate you.
This year marks 25 years of Review Santa Fe. We’re celebrating the incredible artists who’ve been part of it—and our alumni are sharing their Review memories and inviting the next generation to join them.
A longtime Review Santa Fe participant, Teaching Award recipient, and now juror and reviewer, Eric reflects on turning dialogue into real opportunity.
READ THE SUBSTACK • open.substack.com/pub/centersa...
Image: Eric Kunsman courtesy of RIT
What can a portfolio review actually lead to?
In our latest Substack, Eric Kunsman shares how the CEPA Exhibition Award came to life—and why meaningful outcomes matter.
Thank you to the Zimmer Foundation, New Mexico Arts, the Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, and Santa Fe County.
Image: © Benjamin Mattera
If you or someone you care about needs support:
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ARTIST TALK • Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 PM (MT)
EXHIBITION • Friday, February 13 – Friday, March 13, 2026
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/weight-of-it-all
February is National Eating Disorders Awareness Month—a time to acknowledge the complexity of eating disorders, reduce stigma, and remind those affected that support and care are available.
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 – 7:00 PM (MT), for an artist talk with Heather Mattera about Weight of It All. Hear directly from the artist about the creative process, the collaboration between mother and son, and the healing power of visual storytelling.
APPLICATION DEADLINE • March 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT) PROGRAM BEGINS • March 11, 2026
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/visualstorytelling
Image: © Kathleen LaRoque
Participants receive individualized coaching and group support while learning strategies for editing, sequencing, and shaping meaningful visual stories. Open to photographers at any level.
For those who are observing the national shutdown in the U.S. we are extending the early discounted entry fees through noon time (MT) on Saturday, January 31 if you need a little extra time.
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/callsforentry
READ THE SUBSTACK • open.substack.com/pub/centersantafe/p/environmental-award
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/centerawards
In our latest Substack article, we take a closer look at the Environmental Award, share insight into how jurors consider environmental work, and offer helpful context for artists preparing to apply.
The Environmental Award supports photographic projects that engage with ecological issues, landscapes, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
As environmental change continues to shape our world, photographers play an important role in observing, interpreting, and responding to these shifts.
