En Foco - Nueva Luz The Bronx Issue Artist Open Call

En Foco invites Bronx-based photographers and writers to submit their work for inclusion in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Nueva Luz: The Bronx Issue. This special edition will spotlight the vibrant and diverse photographic community that thrives in the Bronx. To be considered, submissions must include works suitable for print reproduction. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

First published in 1985, Nueva Luz is a biannual publication that showcases contemporary photographers alongside essays by cultural writers. Over the years, it has become a valuable cultural, social, and political resource—an evolving collection of voices from diverse backgrounds that inspires artists, curators, academics, activists, and social historians alike.

The Bronx Issue will mark the 40th anniversary of Nueva Luz by honoring the dynamic photographic landscape of the Bronx—a borough that has embraced and nurtured En Foco and its creative community.

This opportunity will:
- Feature the works of 5 selected photographers and 2 new essays by writers who either live or have a studio practice based in the Bronx in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Nueva Luz: The Bronx Issue.
- Award participating artists with a $200 honorarium for their participation in the Publication.
- Include all selected participants in the En Foco Archives and Nueva Luz Study Center.

Deadline: January 10, 2025

Application Deadline:2025-01-10
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