Q: WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
A: 11:59PM MST, January 22, 2014
Q: WHERE DO I UPLOAD IMAGES?
A: After you have completed your application form and pay, you can go to the CENTER/VisualServer login to upload images.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY IMAGE SIZE IS TOO LARGE?
A: Use a jpeg quality level of 10 or high when saving your jpgs. Do NOT check the progressive jpg or optimized checkbox. If you follow these guidelines, the size of your images will typically fall between 100-500k when it is compressed (closed). When the image is opened the file might be larger than 500k and that is acceptable.
Q: WHERE DO I UPLOAD MY STATEMENT?
A: Click on “Statements” located next to “Image Uploader” in the VisualServer. Then, double-click on your project title located to the left of the screen under the text "Image Uploader" whereupon you will be able to enter information into a blank field.
Q: HOW DO I TITLE MY IMAGES?
A: You may enter in your titles for the Review Santa Fe submissions by double-clicking the image after uploading and following the prompts.
Q: WHY DO MY IMAGES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT COLOR OR CONTRAST AND LOOK VERY SMALL ON THE VISUALSERVER?
A: Once you have uploaded the images to the VisualServer you are now viewing them through an internet browser which does not recognize color profiles. Your images are unaltered by this pro- cess. When the images are downloaded to Adobe Lightroom they will have the correct color pro- file and contrast.
Q: SHOULD I ENTER EVEN IF I CAN NOT AFFORD THE $695 EVENT FEE?
A: Absolutely, if you are accepted to RSF we can work with you on a payment plan. There are also scholarships available.
Q: DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT THE AMOUNT OF IMAGES PER THE GUIDELINES?
A: We will not disqualify entries that have less than the specified amount (20). However, do keep in mind that most of the entries will have the right amount so submitting fewer images may put you at a disadvantage.
Q: MAY I ENTER TWO OR MORE BODIES OF WORK?
A: Yes, as a completely separate entry that adheres to the guidelines.
Q: DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT 2 COPIES OF THE SAME FILES IF I WANT TO SUBMIT THE SAME PORTFOLIOS TO REVIEW SANTA FE AND THE PROJECT LAUNCH?
A: No, you may use the same files. When uploading your images in VisualServer, the category heading on the left will read Project Launch / Review Santa Fe.
Q: MAY I ENTER THE SAME BODY OF WORK THAT I DID LAST YEAR?
A: Yes, each year the selection committee is different.
Q: MAY I ENTER WORK THAT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED?
A: Yes.
Q: MAY I COMBINE BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOR IMAGES INTO ONE BODY OF WORK?
A: Yes.
Q: WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY PROCESS OR MEDIUM?
A: Examples - C-print, Archival digital print, Selenium-toned gelatin-silver print, digital image, and mixed media.
Q: TO WHICH DIMENSIONS ARE YOU REFERRING?
A: The dimensions of the final product. For instance, if you print 20"x24" Cibachrome and are submitting 8"x10" digital prints please indicate the final version of the work.
Q: MAY I ENTER PRINTS?
A: We no longer accept prints. If you have problems uploading digital files or making your work into digital files, please contact, programs@visitcenter.org for assistance.
CRITERIA & THE JURY PROCESS
Q: WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING IN?
A: Approximately 1 in 6 applicants are accepted into Review Santa Fe.
Q: IS THERE A WAIT LIST?
A: Yes, the wait list is chosen by the selection committee and photographers must be invited to be on the wait list. If you did not submit to the competition by the deadline you will not be included in the wait list.
Q: HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?
A: Three picture professionals sit on the panel together, review each submission, and come to a consensus on the work that would be best for Review Santa Fe. In making their decisions the panel takes into consideration which reviewers will be in attendance at the event. Please note, Review Santa Fe is not a competition, it is a selection of projects.
Q: WHO IS THE SELECTION COMMITTEE?
A: Three picture professionals representing different aspects of the field, example, a curator, a gallerist and an editor. Two of the committee members have attended Review Santa Fe as reviewers and have a keen understanding of the types of work that fit best with this particular review event for this year.
Q: SHOULD I SUBMIT IF I HAVE APPLIED BEFORE AND DID NOT GET INVITED TO ATTEND?
A: The selection committee and reviewers change each year, so yes. Also consider getting some editting advice for your work and artist statement.
Q: ARE THE DIGITAL FILES PROJECTED?
A: Yes, we use a high quality LCD projector.
Q: WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
A: The selection committee is looking for cohesive, compelling bodies of work that may be relevant for the reviewers and may benefit from wider recognition.
Q: HOW IMPORTANT IS MY ARTIST STATEMENT?
A: The artist statement is very important. A poorly executed statement can jeopardize your chances of securing a spot in Review Santa Fe.
Q: WHAT SHOULD THE ONE-PAGE STATEMENT ADDRESS?
A: The statement should address the “why” more than the “what.” For example, address why you decided to photograph the subject and what your photographs are meant to convey. You should also indicate the process and medium used.
Q: WILL I RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON THE WORK?
A: Due to the number of submissions the committee is unable to provide specific feedback.
Q: IS THERE A TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN?
A: No, you may submit any photograph regardless of the date it was taken.
Q: MAY I SEND MY BOOK, POSTER, EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT, ETC.
A: Websites, books, posters, announcements and other materials will not seen by the judges and will not be reviewed.
The Event
Q: PROVIDED I AM ACCEPTED AND ATTEND REVIEW SANTA FE HOW MANY REVIEWS WILL I RECIEVE?
A: (9) twenty minute formal reviews over two days.
Q: WILL I HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHICH REVIEWERS I WILL SEE?
A: Yes, you will be asked to put all reviewers in order of your preference into an electronic lottery system through our website. It is likely you will receive at least one reviewer from your top 3 reviewer picks, a few more reviewers from your 4-8 ranking picks, and a few more reviewers from your 9-15 ranking selections on your list. It is possible to get one reviewer lower on your list but very likely not more than one.
Q: WHEN DO I CHOOSE MY REVIEWERS?
A: After you have been accepted, you will have the opportunity to enter in your reviewer preferences approximately two weeks prior to the event date.
Q: MAY I ENTER TWO OR MORE BODIES OF WORK?
A: Yes, as a completely separate entry that adheres to the guidelines. You can submit up to three portfolios per application. If you wish to submit more than (3) bodies of work, please fill out an additional application.
