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The MoCP Portfolio Guidelines: Museum of Contemporary Photography

600 S. MICHIGAN AVE : CHICAGO, IL 60605  FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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:

  • Digital files must be formatted as jpegs and 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.
    • Due to the volume of unsolicited materials the museum receives portfolios will be reviewed in the order they are received.
  • Submission materials will be returned promptly after being reviewed.
  • 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 Katie Toscano at ktoscano@colum.edu or 312.344.7705.