Critical Mass
What Is Critical Mass?Critical Mass is an annual online program that makes connections within the photography community. Photographers at any level, from anywhere in the world, submit a portfolio of 10 images. Through a pre-screening process, the field is narrowed to a group of 200 finalists who go on to have their work viewed and voted on by over 150 esteemed international photography professionals. From the Finalist group, the TOP 50 are named and a series of awards are given. Critical Mass gets photographers’ work in front of top museum curators, gallerists, publishers, editors, educators, artists, and media producers. That’s a lot of eyes. It’s an unprecedented way to get your work in front of the right people! Critical Mass works.
The professionals chosen for the Critical Mass jury are continually looking for new work. Every year, we hear a flurry of success stories. Curators report back with lists of photographers they’ve given exhibitions to. Photographers email us about photo editors who have highlighted their work in the media. Museum professionals tell us about artists they’ve added to their collections. Career-building connections happen in Critical Mass. Get your work on the radar!
2024 CRITICAL MASS DETAILS
Critical Mass Registration opens May 31 – July 1, 2024
Early Bird Submission Fee (deadline 6/10) – $65 – (ends at noon EST)
Regular Submission Fee (deadline 7/1) – $75
*Please Note: Photolucida will not accept submissions of AI-generated imagery in our 2024 Critical Mass call for entries. Our goal is to continue exploring issues at the intersection of AI, creativity, and photo-based work through ongoing conversation with curators, gallerists, collectors, thought leaders, and, of course, you - our community of passionate photographers.
Questions? Info@photolucida.org
