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Urban Video Project (UVP), a program of Light Work in partnership with the Everson Museum of Art and Onondaga County, is an outdoor architectural projection venue dedicated to the public presentation of film, video and moving image arts. UVP is one of few projects in the United States dedicated to ongoing public projections and adds a new chapter to Central New York's legacy as one of the birthplaces of video art using cutting-edge technology to bring art of the highest caliber to Syracuse, NY

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To support fellowships for Photographers working in New York State.Through A Donor Advised Fund at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) JGS was able to support Dear Dave, a tri-annual publication of photography and writing, celebrating a community of visual thinking with affection and mirth, publishing idiosyncratic and original work that is deserving of further recognition. Dear Dave, is interested in the most unpredictable work of all genres and sensibilities, and from the familiar to the unknown.

Scholarships And Afterschool Photography.Working in partnership with JGS and DWL, ICP developed a curriculum designed specifically for the afterschool environment. ICP delivers a professional development workshop to JGS grantees each year, along with providing the curriculum, technical support for equipment purchases and workflow systems.

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The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

An annual program of JGS provides grants to six NYC DOE Schools to purchase photographic equipment. Equipment grant for public schools

To support theAperture JGS Book Award.The goal of the Award is to support deserving artists whose work holds the potential to shape the fieldof photography.

To support purchase of 3-D scanners and printers to support youth programming and workshops.Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization that brings together the Art and Science of Photography through education, research, outreach, public and residency programs.Its goal is to be a comprehensive resource for photographers at any level, artists, students, professionals, historians, researchers, conservators, and curators.

Support for JGS Fellows Program

Afterschool Program

SF Camerawork provokes discovery, experimentation, and exchange through exhibitions and experiences for all who value new ideas in photography. SF Camerawork is a long-standing leader in the San Francisco arts milieu. The organization was founded in 1974 by a collective of artists who welcomed experimental photography, unconventional techniques, and sociopolitical themes and who fostered a range of alternative styles and approaches.

Support artists in residence program and/or exhibits and publications that feature artists working in photography.The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Its Artist-in-Residence Program provides artists at all stages of their careers with the opportunity to collaborate with FWM as they experiment with new materials and new media, taking their work in fresh and often unexpected directions. Founded in 1977 by Marion "Kippy" Boulton Stroud (1939-2015), FWM presents ambitious exhibitions which convey a story of contemporary art that unites process with finished works.

Support artists working in photography and related media. Founded as The Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts by a goup of five young photographers in 1975, Blue Sky quickly established itself as an important venue for local photography. In a short period of time, the organization expanded its offerings to include national and international artists, many of whom exhibited at Blue Sky early in their careers. Blue Sky's special endeavor continues to be the exhibition of emerging and established artists that exemplify the finest in photographic vision and innovation. As such, Blue Sky has earned the accolade as having "the best record of discovering new photographers of any artists' space in the country."

Support artists working in photography and related media. Silver Eye promotes the power of contemporary photography as a fine art medium by creating original exhibitions, unique educational programing, and a space for artists to learn, create, and connect through our digital lab. Our programs are dedicated to supporting the work of emerging, mid-career, and under-recognized artists and sharing that work with our diverse audience in engaging and meaningful ways.

to Support Artist Residence Photography. TILT is centered on the importance of contemporary image-making as an ever-evolving art form. In doing so, TILT seeks to build and support a just and equitable community of dedicated visual creatives and audiences. TILT works to create a space built upon trust and respect to best celebrate our community and its creativity as we provide educational programming, residencies, events, exhibitions, and public programs that celebrate our collaborators and community to accomplish our mission.

CEPA Gallery is a contemporary photography and visual arts center with impact in both local and national communities. With three galleries of changing exhibits and events, multimedia public art installations, arts education programs, and an open-access darkroom and digital photo lab, CEPA creates a vibrant presence in the heart of downtown Buffalo.

Support artists working in photography.En Foco, Inc. is a non-profit that supports U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander heritage. Founded in 1974, En Foco makes their work visible to the art world, yet remains accessible to under-served communities. Through exhibitions, workshops, events, and publications, it provides professional recognition, honoraria, and assistance to photographers as they grow into different stages of their careers.

Support artists working in photography. Houston Center for Photography is an organization dedicated to the art of photography. Starting in 1981 as a small visual artists' organization, HCP has grown to become an exemplary fine art organization. Our gallery-free to the public-features some of the finest works of contemporary photography. HCP also offers over 300 photography classes and workshops year-round.

Support artists working in Photography.Visual Studies Workshop's mission is to support makers and interpreters of images through education, publications, residencies, exhibitions, and collections. Fueled by his own expansive ideas about photography-as a tool of social commentary and contemporary experimentation-VSW and the MFA program were founded in 1969 by Nathan Lyons. Just a few years after the founding of the school, Nathan's partner Joan Lyons founded VSW Press to give artists a place to print their own artists' books and produce the work they wanted to make-not what was dictated to them by the commercial pressures of publishers, galleries, and museums. That ethos lives today in VSW, which five decades later continues to thrive as a laboratory for leadership and independent thinking.

Support artists working in photography and related media.CPW is a vital hub for dialogue and discovery in photography and related media, bringing together a diverse array of artists and a vibrant community with a strong artistic tradition. Through its programs, CPW fosters opportunities to create and explore photography, and celebrate its role in contemporary culture.

Internships and scholarships for photography students.

Classroom training and support for students with disabilities at P396K Sid Miller Academy

To support youth education in photography and wellness.

Catskill Art Space (CAS) explores contemporary art practices of emerging and established artists. Through exhibitions, performances, classes, lectures and screenings, CAS fosters creative community in the Catskills. With exhibition space spanning two floors and four galleries, CAS aspires to be a regional arts destination, delivering programming that is diverse, dynamic, and life-enriching. CAS promotes the visual and performing arts of, by, and for our communities, including world-class artists, local artists, and arts education.

Named in honor of the extraordinary journalist and humanistic photographer, W. Eugene Smith, the Fund was established in 1979 to seek out and encourage strong independent voices. Between 1980 and 2009, thirty-two recipients from fourteen different countries were recognized. The W. Eugene Smith Grant is designed to encourage and support visual storytellers whose photographic work renews the tradition of W. Eugene Smith's dedicated compassion as evidenced during his 45-year career as a photographic essayist. Special consideration will be given to work that promotes social change, that embraces new technologies and image distribution, and that seeks to integrate the tradition of photography and social change with contemporary practice.

Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York, founded originally as The Camera Club of New York in 1884, is one of New York's oldest arts organizations, providing lens-based artists with both working facilities and platforms for discussions as they develop their practice. In 2014, the organization moved to 126 Baxter St and adopted the new name, Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York. Also known as Baxter St, the organization reinvigorated a new wave of influence and impact through which the organization's profile aligns with the mission to support, foster, and innovate contemporary dialogues around the medium and practice of photography and other lens-based arts. Baxter St continues to provide a workspace for both darkroom and digital lab access, as well as a range of programming from exhibitions to conversations series to a residency program.

Two-year grant to develop culturally responsive curriculum to Bronx public schools.

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Equipment and printing for LMS reimbursed to teaching artist Mustafa Onder or paid directly to vendor.

Professional workplace internships for high school and college students at creative businesses.

Equipment Grant.Professional workplace internships for high school and college students at creative businesses where photography, digital media, and image-making are utilized.

Scholarships for students to attend the HSA Media and Design Prep Program.

Development Without Limits works at the intersection of professional learning, positive youth development and strategy. DWL training is designed to maximize the leadership potential of each participant while providing the concrete skills essential to success in the classroom. For the JGS Afterschool Initiative, DWL delivered three professional development workshops to University Settlement Society afterschool instructors. They will continue delivering on site coaching, a virtual professional development learning community, and a final convening in Spring 2024.

To support Bronx Junior Photo League.

Aurora PhotoCenter's mission is to support visual artists working in photography through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, visiting artist talks, and access to creative tools. As the only nonprofit in Indiana devoted exclusively to photography, Aurora is an essential hub for the medium in our arts community. Aurora also serves as a bridge between local artists and the greater photographic community, with a regional, national, and international scope. Aurora is passionate about photography's emotional and social power as an art medium in its own right.

for general purpose.The Photographic Resource Center is a dynamic organization exploring, interpreting, and celebrating the photographic arts. We host exhibits, presentations and gatherings that support the creation and understanding of light-based media. We inspire our members, educational institutions, and the photography community with new work, ideas, and methods.

Scholarships for students pursuing a BFA in Photography and Imaging.

In-kind donation of photographic equipment to support photography learning for students with disabilities.

Scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in Photography II, Photojournalism and/or a declared concentration in Photography.

To provide vital materials for mobile photographic darkroom.

To support participants in Concrete Safari's PhotoVoice program.

To support RTS' "Topics in Creative Tech" program.

To support purchase of equipment for digitization of collection for enhanced accessibility.