CENTER Sponsorship Guide

SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

ABOUT CENTER CENTER It is a noun and a verb.

It is an action and a destination.

The not-for-profit organization CENTER, founded in 1994, supports social and environmental lens-based projects through funding, education, public platforms and partnerships.

Characterized by a community of gifted and committed photographers, CENTER has proven for the last 30 years that it can advance photographers’ careers and the broader narrative of photojournalism and contemporary photographic practice. We invite our sponsors to aid in fostering innovative photography that impacts how we perceive and access realms beyond our own worlds.

© ALEC SOTH

“In 2003 I won the Santa Fe Prize for Photography, it was totally life-changing. Soon after I left my job and had a career as a full-time artist with a gallery and publisher.” – Alec Soth

centersantafe.org CENTER • PO BOX 8372, Santa Fe, NM 87504 • (505) 933-9146 GALLERY • 1570 Pacheco St. Unit B1, Santa Fe, NM 87505

REVIEW SANTA FE PHOTO SYMPOSIUM [statement of activities]

Review Santa Fe cultivates face-to-face connections between photographers, industry leaders, and the public. 100 vetted photographers representing over 23 U.S. states and 13 countries travel to New Mexico to connect with the world’s leading curators, editors, gallerists, publishers, and collectors.

Considered one of the longest-standing premier juried portfolio review events in the U.S., Review Santa Fe provides invaluable opportunities for your brand to connect to the vanguard of the photographic community.

PORTFOLIO WALK • 100 PRESENTING PHOTOGRAPHERS • 1,000+ VISITORS In a much-beloved community event that has become a tradition during Review Santa Fe, CENTER presents the portfolios of the Review Santa Fe 100 photographers in the nightly Portfolio Walk. There, gallerists, curators, editors, collectors, and other photography enthusiasts have the opportunity to view a wide range of contemporary photography that focuses on social, environmental, and political issues, as well as stellar fine art projects.

The 100 portfolios are also available online: reviewsantafelisting.org.

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS • 100 PHOTOGRAPHERS • 45 REVIEWERS This special weekend has been called one of the most effective and professional development programs in the world. Hosting over 1,000 one-onone portfolio reviews with curators, editors, publishers, and international festival directors who each year come to Santa Fe to view the photographic vanguard.

Student volunteers also have an opportunity to participate in portfolio reviews for unparalleled networking and professional development opportunities.

AWARD & GRANT WINNER PRESENTATIONS • 250+ VISITORS The Award & Grant Winners present their work at Review Santa Fe. Each photographer's presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Audience members are offered a rare opportunity to gain access to a diverse roster of awardwinning photographers in one day.

Presentations are live-streamed to accommodate remote viewers worldwide.

PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK FAIR • 20+ PUBLISHERS • 250+ VISITORS The Photographic Book Fair is a space for notable photographic book publishers, indie publications, and art-book enthusiasts to discover latest releases and trends in the field. Book signings with authors will happen throughout the Book Fair.

THE CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER’s long-standing reputation for integrity, quality, and influence in the photographic arts community are unique. Nearly every year we hear that Review Santa Fe was a “game-changer” and we have heard from multiple participants that “Review Santa Fe changed my life.” It has a profound impact on the careers of photographers. This invite-only portfolio review has gained international acclaim due to its high quality of work presented. CENTER was often the first to recognize many now esteemed photographers working in their field.

2020 AWARD & GRANT RECIPIENT & PRESENTATION MODERATOR PORTRAITS

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AUDIENCE

We reach 300,000 semiprofessional and professional photographers and educators with our annual Calls for Entry to participate in CENTER programs.

This campaign captures attention worldwide and attracts the industry's leading photographers and professionals.

CENTER’s alumni include 2,100+ photographers and educators.

We connect to our alumni through membership, grants, and awards programs. We provide ongoing opportunities for exhibitions and teaching artist opportunities to our alumni.

The Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium attracts approx.

3,000 visitors to various public events. Our programs generate audiences made up of art patrons, artists, curators, students, collectors, publishers, and others. The annual Program Guide reaches over 12,000 readers worldwide.

CONNECTING TO OUR COMMUNITY CENTER attracts the highest-level practitioners and leaders to Santa Fe New Mexico, fostering a community among artists and professionals. The target audience is the photographers to whom we reach with our annual calls for entry. This campaign reaches over 300,000 semi-professional and professional photographers and educators worldwide with a focus on North America.

The secondary audience is the visitors to Review Santa Fe, the northern New Mexicans. The long-standing history of photography in the region has generated a diverse photographic community including worldfamous icons, photography students, and a tourist industry eager to capture the famous New Mexico landscapes.

© XAN PADRON

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS & LEVELS Partner with CENTER and connect to our community. There are many ways we can work together, if you have ideas for creative sponsorship that are not included below, please connect with Executive Director, Laura Wzorek Pressley at laura@visitcenter.org, to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities.

BRONZE $1,000

SILVER $2,500

GOLD $5,000

PLATINUM $7,500

VIEWFINDER $10,000

Newsletter Ad Placement (44k subscribers)

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Direct Email Promo to Review 100 Photographers

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Sponsored E-announcement to 44k subscribers

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Dedicated Table at Portfolio Walk

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Display Table

Display Table

Display Table

Display Space

VIP Inclusion to event Receptions

1 VIP Pass

2 VIP Passes

4 VIP Passes

6 VIP Passes

8 VIP Passes

Primary Logo Placement on printed materials

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Included

2 pages

2 pages

2 pages

2 pages

2 pages

Ad Placement in Annual Catalog

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Half Page

Full Page

Full Page

Full Page

Naming Rights for 1 Event [excludes Portfolio Walk]

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Included

Use of Direct Postal Mailing List (17k)

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Promo Materials added in swag bags

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PACKAGE

Website Logo placement

CENTER’S COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS CENTER partners with diverse businesses to showcase photography and host programs during the Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium. These organizations are committed to engaging the Santa Fe public and showcasing excellence in photographic practice. Together we host exhibitions, programs, and youth outreach through our collaborations.

LENSCRATCH is a daily journal that explores contemporary photography and offers opportunities for exposure and community.

American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) New Mexico chapter advocates the highest standards of professional photography, offering programs, seminars, and timely news, providing business support to its members.

New Mexico State University is a public research university, with a main campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded in 1888.

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is a centrally located venue that hosts the Review Santa Fe 100 photographers for one lively evening.

Webster Collection specializes in fine art, ethnographic art, collectibles, furniture, clothing, jewelry, and accessories from nationally and internationally renowned artists, designers, and collections.

Santa Fe Workshops with whom promote our programs to their audience via e-newsletters and inclusions of our materials in the program packets to incoming workshop participants.

Axle Contemporary is an art gallery on wheels. Axle exhibits installation art, performance, photography, drawing, and painting, and occasionally sculpture.

Feature Shoot showcases the work of international emerging and established photographers who are transforming the medium through compelling, cuttingedge projects.

The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UNM offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs.

Up to 1,000 Portfolio Reviews in one weekend © Cousineau Studios

Portfolio Walk hosts up to 1,165 visitors in one night © Chris Mortenson