IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAS FOTOS PROJECT
Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.
MEET THE JURY
Arlene Mejorado
Artist and Educator
Arlene Mejorado is an educator and lens-based artist from Los Angeles working with analog and digital photography, 16mm film, video, archives, zines, and mixed-media installations. Mejorado has been awarded the Center for Photography at Woodstock Artist Residency, Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice fellowship, Aperture Creator’s Lab, and the DocX fellowship with the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Her work has been shown at Paris Photo, Vielmetter, Charlie James Gallery, ICA San Diego, USC Roski Mateo Gallery, Culver Center of the Arts, New Wight Gallery, and the ICP. She holds an M.F.A. in Visual Arts from The University of California in San Diego.
Danielle Del Rosario
Photo Education Coordinator, Las Fotos Project
Born in the Philippines and raised in East Hollywood, my culture and upbringing are naturally intertwined, weaving the person I am today. I’m fueled by my passions for the arts, education, photographic storytelling, and activism. Inspired by my childhood memories, family, and vivid dreams, my work often focuses on documentation and re-imagining. I’m constantly examining the nuances of the Filipina identity and yearn for oral stories that aren’t always spotlighted or deemed “valuable” in our history. Currently, I’m primarily involved in arts programming and believe in restorative justice as a way to heal and uplift present and future generations.
Photo Credit: Alonso Hernandez
Laura Roumanos
Executive Director & Co-founder, Photoville
Laura Roumanos (she/her/hers) is a Lebanese Creative Producer hailing from Australia, serving as the co-Founder of Photoville, a non-profit organization devoted to cultivating a wide, diverse audience for visual storytelling by producing a free annual photo festival in NYC, activating public spaces, and connecting artists to a worldwide audience through educational programming and community events. Laura graduated from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney, Australia and worked as a Theatrical and Events Producer before making the big move to NYC 18 years ago. Since then, Laura has worked in New York for the Manhattan Theatre Club, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Creative Time, The Future of StoryTelling, and the World Science Festival, in general management and senior producing roles respectively. Laura has also produced several large scale theatrical shows for creatives such as Karen O, Bryce Dessner, Richard Reed Parry, Spike Jonze, Opening Ceremony and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. For the past 10 years, Laura has co-produced the New York Photography Portfolio Reviews with the New York Times and also continues to consult, manage, and produce numerous theatrical shows, events and public programs, in addition to teaching the Business of Art course at the NYU Tisch School. She is currently the Creative Producer at Meta producing Instagram’s @design. Laura has built a reputation in the New York Arts scene as someone to go to for consultation and advice regarding public art and multi-disciplinary projects and events across all mediums.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Girls & gender-expansive artists worldwide aged 12-18 can apply with parent/guardian consent. All mediums of photography are acceptable. All submissions must be within the theme: The Power of Self-Portraiture. Those images submitted that do not fall within the theme will not be considered.
Is there a limit to the number of Open Call submissions per artist?
Yes, 3 single image entries can be made.
Is there a submission fee?
No! All submissions are completely free of charge.
What images should I submit?
Submit the best images you feel represent the theme The Power of Self-Portraiture within the category of your choosing.
Can I submit AI images?
At this time, we do not accept AI generated images as part of the competition.
How should I prepare my files?
Please prepare your files according to the specifications below:
JPG only (NO TIF, GIF, PNG, PDF files will be accepted.)
Can I send print materials, books or CD’s?
No, Lucie Foundation accepts online submissions only.
When will the prize winners and finalists be announced?
Winners and finalists will be announced by email in September 2025.
How will I know if I was selected?
If you were selected for the Open Call, you will be contacted directly through the email which you provided in the submission form. The finalists will also be announced via the Lucie Foundation newsletter, website, and social media. Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions, we are not able to notify if you were not selected.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Paper & Ink Studio
Based in Missoula, Montana, Paper & Ink Studio is a fine-art print house that has been printing for artists and commercial clients since 2016. With over two decades of professional printing experience, exhibition presentation and artist mentoring, our goal is to help bring into the print form the creative vision and intention of our clients.
USE & OWNERSHIP:
The photographer must be the sole author and owner of the copyright of photos entered in to the competition. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the photographer. Any photograph used by Lucie Foundation shall carry the photographer’s credit line and will not be used for any other purposes other than the exhibition and promotional material for the exhibition including online and through social media and email newsletters. Images may be displayed on the Lucie Foundation website and social media platforms for promotion of the Open Call.
For additional questions, please contact: info@luciefoundation.org