Portfolio Reviews

The museum reviews portfolios from national and international artists on a monthly basis for consideration for exhibition and acquisition.

To have your portfolio reviewed by museum staff, please send:

• A CD of no more than 30 digital images, slides, or quality reproductions
• A short statement about the work
• A current resume
• Press clippings, if applicable
• Appropriate packaging and return postage if you would like your materials returned by mail
• Submissions missing any of the above items will not be considered.
• Supporting text will only be read if submitted as a hard copy.

Please note:

• Digital images must be submitted as high quality JPEG files.
• Digital images must be sized to 1000 px at their longest dimension.
• Please do not submit digital slide shows or Power Point presentations. Digital files that do not follow these specifications will not be considered.
• The museum does not review portfolios sent over email.
• Portfolios may also be dropped off in person at the museum’s front desk during regular museum hours
• Portfolios must be picked up in a timely manner, following the review, once you are contacted by museum staff
• Materials without appropriate packaging and postage will not be returned.
• The museum staff reviews portfolios on a monthly basis. There is no deadline for submitting works to the portfolio review.
• Due to the volume of unsolicited materials the museum receives portfolios will be reviewed in the order they are received.
• Responses may take up to several weeks. Please do not contact the museum regarding the status of your portfolio. We appreciate your patience.

Please address work to:

Curatorial Committee,
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60605

If you require further information, please contact us at curatorialcommittee@colum.edu.