2016 CPW Photographers Fellowship Fund

Since 1980, the Center for Photography at Woodstock has provided regional photographers with significant recognition and support through the Photographer's Fellowship Fund award. As of 2009, one $2,500 grant is awarded annually to a regional artist working in photography and related media. To date, CPW has awarded $78,600 in Photographer's Fund Fellowships to 88 artists.

Eligibility is limited to artists working in photography who live in the following New York State counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington. Proof of residency is required. The entry fee is $10. Applicants must submit 15-20 images and/or 2-4 video samples, an artist statement (2000 characters or less), a bio (2000 characters or less), a CV or resume, and proof of residency. Eligible media include photography, digital imaging, video, and mixed media artwork that incorporates photography.

If selected, the award may be utilized in any way the recipient wishes to advance their creative career. Recipients are required to contribute one of their prints from the selected portfolio to CPW's Print Collection, which is held at CPW and at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz. Notification will be sent by email in early October. Contact (845) 679-9957 or [email protected] with questions.