4 min readThe 1980 Seattle Arts Commission Photo SurveyIn late 1979, the Seattle Arts Commission issued a call for five photographers to participate in an “investigation” of Washington State....
5 min readFunding for Photographic History ResearchIf you’re a student, instructor, professor, or independent researcher of the history of photography, finding funding to support your work...
3 min readBeyond the Boundaries: Why the NEA Matters to Photographers, Part 3Part 3: The Legacy and the Future of the NEA Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts continues to support major photography...
6 min readBeyond the Boundaries: Why the NEA Matters to Photographers, Part 2Part 2: The Groundbreaking Documentary Surveys Larry Fink, (Untitled), from the Seattle Arts Commission Photo Survey, 1980. Collection of...
6 min readBeyond the Boundaries: Why the NEA Matters to Photographers, Part 1Part 1: The Birth of the NEA and the Development of the Photography Program “The value of the NEA’s financial aid is almost self-evident,...