WHO CAN APPLY

• Photographers of Latino, African, Asian American heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and Pacific Islanders.
• Applying Artists MUST be a Bronx resident or have a studio practice based in the Bronx for the past year at the time of submission and must show proof of residency.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Collaborating photographers are eligible to apply, BUT only one photographer can submit the application.
• Photography for consideration must represent work completed after 2021.

WHO CAN NOT APPLY

• Graduate or undergraduate students matriculated in fine art and/or photography degree programs at the time of application submission.
• En Foco’s Board members and staff are ineligible to apply.
• Artists who do not currently reside or have a studio practice based in the Bronx. 

PANEL PROCESS
Artists will be selected based exclusively on the excellence and quality of the work submitted. All work will be reviewed by panelists selected from a pool of photography and photography-related professions, such as photographers, curators, critics, and collectors. For every opportunity En Foco engages new panelists to ensure a fresh perspective in the review process. En Foco’s Board of Directors will review the panel recommendations to ensure the integrity of the process and formally approve the selected artists. 

NOTIFICATION
Selected Artists will be notified via email. En Foco seeks to select 5 photographers to have their work featured in the next issue of Nueva Luz, The Bronx Issue. Selected artists will also receive an honorarium of $200 for their participation in the publication. Featured artists will also receive complimentary issues of the publication at the time of release. 

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Create an account with Submittable.com.
2. A written description (no more than 300 words). Describe specific aspects of your work practices, such as subject matter, context, content, location, and personal relevance of the work you submitted.
3. A one-page resume & 150-word biography.
4. A 200-word artist statement.
5. 5-7 images (5 images are required, an additional 2 are optional). Follow the sizing guidelines. *We highly recommend that the works submitted are from a series, but it is not a requirement to submit.*
6. Headshot (300 dpi jpeg only).