Photolucida

Critical mass an annual online program that makes connections within the photography community and which supports emerging photographers at a critical stage in their careers, 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 200 esteemed international photography professionals, who serve as jurors. From the finalist group, the top 50 are named and a series of awards are given out: a solo show award, residency awards, and a top 50 group show is produced. 150 of the jurors and the 200 finalists are sent a print of their choice from the print collecting initiative program. The database of critical mass entries is made available to entrants, jurors, and educators for teaching purposes

The michael reichmann project -each year grants are given to 3 artists to foster current and anticipated photography projects. The 3 artists are selected from the critical mass finalists and each are awarded $1,000 each