Photography at The City College of New York CUNY

10/07/2023

CCNY MFA in Fine Arts alum Bryan Pettigrew is raising funds in order to go to Haiti for his exhibition. See the link below. Congratulations Bryan!

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09/27/2023

Free and open to all!
2023–2024 A.I.R. Fellowship Welcome Event
Thursday, September 28, from 6:30–8:00 PM
A.I.R. GALLERY

Please join us on September 28 at 6:30pm for the 2023–2024 A.I.R. Fellowship Welcome Event. This year’s fellows are Photography at The City College of New York CUNY alum & current CLT Roberta Dorsett, Mimi Bai, Allison Halter, Xinyi Liu, Funto Omojola, and Denisse Griselda Reyes.

The fellows will give short presentations about their work, followed by an hour-long reception. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, September 28, from 6:30–8:00 PM

09/15/2023

CCNY MFA in Fine Arts recent alum Loretta Violante has arrived at Monson Arts for a month-long residency!
Congratulations Loretta!
If in Maine, there will be an open studios at 5pm.

Hanging out in the gallery! We welcomed our September group of artists this week to spend 4 weeks at Monson Arts. Mark your calendar for open studios Oct 3rd!

09/12/2023

Apply En Foco Photography Fellowship 2024
Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2023 | 11:59PM

The Fellowship initiative affirms En Foco’s ongoing commitment to the financial support of artists of color, and serves to inform exhibition organizers and curators of an existing pool of quality under recognized artists.

The 9th Annual En Foco Photography Fellowship is designed to support photographers of color who demonstrate the highest quality of work as determined by a photography panel of peers and industry professionals. The Photography Fellowship Program will:
award 10 Fellowships at $1,500 per, include Fellows in a 2024 Group Exhibition, feature the Fellows in the 2024 Nueva Luz publication printed and online editions, provide Professional Development and Networking opportunities.

En Foco is highly regarded for its leadership in support of photographers of color and for its advocacy role in addressing the issues related to cultural equity and access. Due to this award, previous Fellows have had access to many opportunities beyond the fellowship.

The En Foco Photography Fellowship is designed to support photographers of color who demonstrate the highest quality of work as determined by a photography panel of peers and industry professionals.

08/30/2023

OPEN CALL:
Applications are open for the 2023 W. Eugene Smith grant cycle! Thanks again to our supporters who made this year’s grant cycle possible. Applications are due October
15th 2023 at 11:59 pm EDT.

For 2023, the total amount of the W. Eugene Smith Grant is $45,000 and $3,000 for the Smith Student Grant. We can’t wait to see your applications this year. Please spread the word and share with your communities!

To apply, click our link in bio or smithfund.org

Image by Sabiha Çimen, 2020 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant Recipient. 

08/22/2023

https://www.designtrust.org/news/photo-urbanism-fellow-application-2024/

Applications will be accepted until September 12, 2023

08/17/2023

APPLY: Monson Arts Residency Program, Winter 2024
DEADLINE: September 15
Monson Arts’ residency program supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them time and space to devote to their creative practices. During each of our 2-week and 4-week programs throughout the year, a cohort of 5 artists and 5 writers are invited to immerse themselves in small town life at the edge of Maine’s North Woods and focus intensely on their work within a creative and inspiring environment. They receive a private studio, private bedroom in shared housing, all meals, and $1,000 stipend ($500 for 2-week programs). https://monsonarts.org/residencies/overview/

There is also a special photography residency: The Abbott Watts Residency for Photography offers access to the photography studio and darkroom of Todd Watts in nearby Blanchard, adjacent to the former home of Berenice Abbott. Click here to read more about this unique opportunity specifically for photographers.

Residencies Monson Arts’ residency program supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them time and space to devote to their creative practices. During each of our 2-week and 4-week programs throughout the year, a cohort of 5 artists and 5 writers are invited to immerse the...

08/17/2023

APPLY: MATTE INSTITUTE! FREE SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1
Photographers local to the New York City area are currently invited to apply for admission to the MATTE Institute’s inaugural class of students. We will accept 6-12 students depending on the strength and quantity of applications. Visiting artists for the first semester include Farah Al Qasimi, Daniel Arnold, Elliott Jerome Brown Jr. and Rachel Stern. Guest critics will include Eve Lyons and Shala Miller. The semester also features a field trip to the late photographer Mary Ellen Mark’s SoHo studio. See link for more information and application:

Photographers local to the New York City area are currently invited to apply for admission to the MATTE Institute’s inaugural class of students. We will accept 6-12 students depending on the strength and quantity of applications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1ST, MIDNIGHT. ACCEPTED STUDENTS NO...

08/17/2023

Benny's Food Pantry is stocked and ready for the first day of school! 🚍 Are you?

Benny's serves all CCNY students, faculty, and staff — plus those from other CUNY institutions. Hours are 10 to 6, Monday through Friday, in the NAC first floor, Hoffman Lounge.

08/04/2023

congratulations to recent CCNY MFA in Fine Arts alum Lola Lefrançois on her studio residency at Rockella Space https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=265975849516405&set=pcb.265975966183060