How To Apply for the En Foco Media Arts Fund: Works-In-Progress Initiative

En Foco, Inc.is a non-profit that supports contemporary primarily U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander heritage.Founded in 1974, En Foco is a non profit organization that nurtures and supports contemporary, fine art and documentary photographers of color and of diverse cultures; preserves and promotes its Permanent Collection; and is dedicated to creating and implementing public programs for underserved communities and the general public.

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How to Apply Session for the 3rd annual En Foco Media Arts Fund: Works-In-Progress Initiative Artist Grant Opportunity

The Third Annual En Foco Media Arts Fund: Work in Progress (WIP) Initiative: $2,000 Support Grant in collaboration with BronxNet is designed to support New York City artists of color who engage with Digital Media technologies within their art-making processes. The award will focus solely on works that need support toward the completion of a current work in progress, which demonstrates the highest quality of work and potential as determined by a panel of peers, and industry professionals. All innovative interpretations of Digital Media will be considered, requiring a critical digital aspect in both the process and product. Proposed projects where the final products are photographic in nature are ineligible for funding.

ELIGIBILITYOnly Works In Progress submissions by early-career artists will be considered for the award. Completed projects are ineligible. Entries that are traditional Photography and that the final product results in still imagery will not be considered. However, projects with other mediums and media that include photo-based processes will be considered. For this opportunity, early-career artists are defined by a 2-9 year artistic working history. Artists who have also applied for the 2023 Photography Fellowship are only eligible to receive one award. For more information, please visit enfoco.orgWHO CAN APPLY<ul><li>Artists of Latino, African, Asian American heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and the Pacific.</li><li>Must be a resident of New York City for the past year at the time of submission and must show proof of residency.</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li><li>Collaborating artists are eligible to apply, BUT only one artist can submit the application.</li></ul>WHO CANNOT APPLY<ul><li>Graduate or undergraduate students matriculated in a fine art and/or photography degree program at the time of application submission.</li><li>En Foco board members and staff are ineligible to apply.</li><li>BronxNet TV board members and staff are ineligible to apply.</li></ul>F﻿or complete guidelines and application please visit: <a href="https://enfoco.org/media-fund" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">enfoco.org/media-fund.</a>

ABOUT EN FOCOEn Foco is a non-profit organization that nurtures and supports contemporary fine art and documentary photographers of diverse cultures, primarily U.S. residents of Latino, African and Asian Heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and the Pacific. Since it was founded in 1974, En Foco has been an outspoken leader and advocate for equitable support and access to resources for photographers of color. It has distinguished itself through its sustained commitment to providing its primary constituency and the communities they represent financial support, public programming, information services, and cultural advocacy initiatives.ABOUT BRONXNETBronxNet provides hands-on television production training, equipment access, and channels for Bronx residents. Award-winning BronxNet programs keep BronxNet in touch with the people, issues, neighborhoods, and activities that make the borough what it is today. The vision for BronxNet came from dedicated Bronx officials, who worked with residents to create a fully-equipped television station and media center that would be accessible to Bronx residents, students, community organizations, and leaders.The En Foco Media Support Grant is supported with Special thanks to The Jerome Foundation for underwriting the Media Arts Works In Progress Fund, with additional funds from The Joy of Giving Something, Inc., The Ford Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and individual donors.

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