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Founded in 1994 in Santa Fe, NM, CENTER is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization supporting lens-based projects through education, public platforms, funding, & partnerships. • centersantafe.org Images © respective artists. Banner © Shayla Blatchford

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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
See the full list of upcoming workshops on our website—space is limited, register today! LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/printing Image: © Cousineau Studios
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Printing Workshops — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Learn to produce fine-art inkjet prints in our hands-on workshops for creatives of all levels. Materials are offered on a sliding scale. Topics include paper selection, color management, file preparation, archival printing practices, and professional print workflows.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Join CENTER this summer for a hands-on Printing Workshop Series, designed to expand access to professional photographic printing resources and education to communities throughout New Mexico.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING • Thursday, June 18, 6 PM (MT) POLAROID WORKSHOP • Saturday, June 20, 1 PM (MT) WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505 HOW • Free & Public—register for the workshop at givebutter.com/polaroid-workshop. LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/a-new-mexican-burial
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CENTER Polaroid Workshop with JC Gonzo
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Learn about the experimental Polaroid emulsion lift process in this hands-on guided workshop. Participants provide their digital images to be printed as a Polaroid print. Brief writing prompts will be given covering topics of tradition and memory resulting in a printed zine.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Join CENTER this month for public programming for A New Mexican Burial, including a Documentary Screening, as well as a Polaroid Workshop with JC Gonzo.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/teachingaward
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Teaching Award — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
“...Students reference time, projects that continue after the semester, conversations that carry forward, and feedback that stays with them...His influence doesn’t peak during critique or at the end of a course; it accumulates over time.” —Juror: Eric T. Kunsman
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
CENTER is pleased to announce Andrew Patteson, Director of Arts and Photography Teacher at Waterford School, Sandy, UT, as the winner of the 2026 Callanan Excellence in Teaching Award.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/elements-of-wonder
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Elements of Wonder Exhibition — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
If you missed Jon McCormack’s online artist talk, the recording is now available to watch online at the link below. The conversation explores pattern recognition, awe, attention, and the ways photography can deepen our relationship to the natural world.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
WEEKEND HOURS: Saturday, May 16 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT) Sunday, May 17 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT) Monday, May 18 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT)
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This weekend is the final chance to experience Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art by Jon McCormack, before it closes after Monday, May 18. To celebrate the final weekend, we’ll be offering special gallery hours.
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Artist Talk • Patterns of Wonder: How Nature and Photography Transform the Mind with Jon McCormack
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, CENTER hosted photographer Jon McCormack for an online artist talk, Patterns of Wonder: How Nature and Photography Transform the Mind, presented in conjunction with his ex...
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
WHAT • Exhibition Preview of Sống by Ocean Vuong WHEN • May 16–18, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MT) WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505 HOW • Free & Public LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/song Image: From the series Sống © Ocean Vuong
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Song — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Known as one of the defining literary voices of his generation, Vuong extends his deeply personal storytelling into photography through images that reflect on grief, family, survival, and belonging.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
CENTER will remain open this weekend for special preview hours of Sống, a photographic exhibition by acclaimed poet, novelist, and essayist Ocean Vuong. The preview coincides with Vuong’s sold-out appearance at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Image details: © Leonard Suryajaya © Marcus DeSieno © Peter Teh © Volodymyr Voznyy © Anna Mia Davidson © Ville Varumo
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We invite you to join us in celebrating this year’s recipients, and learn more about the projects on our website at centerwinners.org.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD • Horizons by Volodymyr Voznyy SOCIALLY ENGAGED AWARD • American Muslim by Anna Mia Davidson PERSONAL AWARD • The Garden by Ville Varumo
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GRANT • Parting Gift by Leonard Suryajaya PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT • Geography of Disappearance: Migrant Deaths on the US/Mexico Border by Marcus DeSieno ME&EVE AWARD • Neither Beginning nor End by Peter Teh
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
"There were numerous standout projects that reaffirmed my belief in the power of photography to tell personal stories, process emotions, reveal hardships, and capture environments, communities, and ways of living.” — Diane Waggoner • Curator, National Gallery of Art
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We’re pleased to announce the 2026 CENTER Award and Grant recipients. These selected projects reflect a wide range of perspectives, approaches, and stories from artists working around the world.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
ARTIST TALK (ONLINE) • Thursday, April 30, 5:30 – 6:30 PM (MT) WHERE • Online via Zoom HOW • Free & Public (registration required) REGISTER • us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/elements-of-wonder Images: © Jon McCormack
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Studies in environmental psychology have shown that exposure to natural environments can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive functioning.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Drawing from both artistic practice and scientific research, the talk explores how encounters with nature—and images of it—can shape the way we think and feel.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day from CENTER! 🌎 Join us next week for a free talk on environmental photography, Patterns of Wonder: How Nature and Photography Transform the Mind, online via Zoom.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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!
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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!
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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
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Elements of Wonder Exhibition — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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
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Calls for Entry — CENTER Santa Fe NM
$16,000 in Photo Project Funding, Awards, Exhibition in Santa Fe, and Review Santa Fe Portfolio Reviews
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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).
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Image: © Debmalya Ray Choudhuri #CenterAwards #CallsForEntry #LensBasedArt #PhotographyOpportunities
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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
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Calls for Entry — CENTER Santa Fe NM
$16,000 in Photo Project Funding, Awards, Exhibition in Santa Fe, and Review Santa Fe Portfolio Reviews
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
"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
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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:
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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
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Calls for Entry — CENTER Santa Fe NM
$16,000 in Photo Project Funding, Awards, Exhibition in Santa Fe, and Review Santa Fe Portfolio Reviews
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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
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Inside the CEPA Exhibition Award
Eric Kunsman on Launching the CEPA Exhibition Award at Review Santa Fe
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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Visit the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to learn about eating disorders, find help, and how you can take action to raise awareness.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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Weight of It All Exhibition — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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.
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CENTER @centersantafe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE • March 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT) PROGRAM BEGINS • March 11, 2026 LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/visualstorytelling Image: © Kathleen LaRoque
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Visual Storytelling Lab — CENTER Santa Fe NM
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