CENTER's premier event, the Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium, is a conference that includes juried portfolio reviews for photographers seeking audience expansion, critical discussion, and community connection. Scheduled to take place November 1 - 3, 2025, in historic downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

PACKAGE • Invited participants will receive up to 9 portfolio reviews, inclusion in the Review Santa Fe Photographers Listing, Portfolio Walk Public Exposition, and more.

SUBMIT • 15 - 20 files and a project statement limited to 400 words.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Project Development Grant provides financial support to a fine art, reportage, or documentary work-in-progress. 

PACKAGE • The (1) grant recipient receives $5,000, admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentation, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • Kristen Gaylord – Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts, Milwaukee Art Museum

SUBMIT • 7 - 10 images and a project statement limited to 400 words.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Project Launch Grant offers financial support to a completed, or nearly completed, documentary project or fine art series. 

PACKAGE • The (1) grant recipient receives $5,000, admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentations, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • Keith W. Jenkins – VP, Music and Visuals Strategy, NPR

SUBMIT • 15 - 20 images and a project statement limited to 400 words.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Me&Eve Award supports a female or LGBTQIA+ identifying photographer, 40 years of age and over.

PACKAGE • The (1) award recipient receives $1,000, admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Project Presentation, Featured Publications, and more.

JUROR • Leonor Mamanna – Deputy Photo Director, Bloomberg Businessweek / Pursuits 

SUBMIT • 15 - 20 images and a project statement limited to 400 words.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Multimedia Award recognizes an outstanding storyteller using lens-based media to create narrative-driven projects, open, but not limited to, photography, video, new media, installation, and web-based works.

PACKAGE • The (1) award recipient receives admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentation, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • TBA

SUBMIT • Up to 6 images or video files*, singular or from a series, and a project statement limited to 400 words. *Please contact us to add more than 6 files to your submission. There is a $5 charge for each additional file up to 20.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Personal Award recognizes work engaging in the exploration, expression, the power of self-representation or underrepresented experiences. Projects related to identity, self-improvement, mental health, individualism, accessibility, disability, or other topics are invited to apply. A broad interpretation of the theme is encouraged.

PACKAGE • The (1) award recipient receives admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentation, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • Pauline Vermare – Phillip and Edith Leonian Curator of Photography, Brooklyn Museum

SUBMIT • Up to 6 images*, singular or from a series, and a project statement limited to 400 words.

*Please contact us to add more than 6 files to your submission. There is a $5 charge for each additional file up to 20. 

**Please note the 'CENTER Awards Trio Package' payment covers submission fees to all three CENTER Awards (Personal, Social Justice, and Environmental). However, you must submit your files to each category, as submissions do not transfer over.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Socially Engaged Award recognizes work addressing social issues. All projects exploring social topics or themes are eligible. A broad and inclusive interpretation of the theme is encouraged.

PACKAGE: The (1) award recipient receives admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentation, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • Andrea Wise – Visual Strategy Editor, ProPublica

SUBMIT • Up to 6 images*, singular or from a series, and a project statement limited to 400 words.
     *Please contact us to add more than 6 files to your submission. There is a $5 charge for each additional file up to 20.
     **Please note the 'CENTER Awards Trio Package' payment covers submission fees to all three CENTER Awards (Personal, Social Justice, and Environmental). However, you must submit your files to each category, as submissions do not transfer over.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.

The Environmental Award recognizes work 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. All projects exploring ecological relationships, topics, or themes are eligible. A broad and inclusive interpretation of the theme is encouraged.

PACKAGE • The (1) award recipient receives admission to Review Santa Fe, Exhibition at CENTER, Professional Development Seminars, Public Project Presentation, Featured Publication, and more.

JUROR • Alice Gabriner – Consulting Director, The Center for Contemporary Documentation

SUBMIT • Up to 6 images*, singular or from a series, and a project statement limited to 400 words.
    *Please contact us to add more than 6 files to your submission. There is a $5 charge for each additional file up to 20.
    **Please note the 'CENTER Awards Trio Package' payment covers submission fees to all three CENTER Awards (Personal, Social, and Environmental). However, you must submit your files to each category, as submissions do not transfer over.

QUESTIONS • Visit our FAQ & GUIDELINES page for more information. Email programs@centersantafe.org with any additional questions.