Portfolio Guidelines

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

A CD of 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

Please note:

The museum staff reviews portfolios on a monthly basis.
Digital images must 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.
Slides must be clearly labeled with the name of the artist and correct slide orientation.
No more than 30 images will be reviewed and supporting text will only be read if submitted as a hard copy.
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.

Responses may take up to several weeks. Please do not contact the museum regarding the status of your portfolio. We appreciate your patience.
The museum does not review portfolios sent over email.

Please address work to:

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

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