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Snapshot of En Foco's 2009 events and artists

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Photo of En Foco's 35th Anniversary party

En Foco's programs are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Artography: Arts in a Changing America (a grant and documentation program of Leveraging Investments in Creativity, funded by the Ford Foundation), the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Bronx Council on the Arts and JP Morgan Chase, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Canson Infinity, Lowepro, Bogen, Archival Methods, Fuji Film, Print File, Modernage Custom Digital Imaging Labs, WNYC.org, members, subscribers and friends.

Nueva Luz and Lucie Foundation Artist Talk

En Foco at National Black Fine Arts Show, at Umbrella Arts Booth

Greetings!

One year ago we set out to make 2009 memorable for En Foco, as we celebrated its 35th anniversary and the many talented and tenacious artists who have been part of our rich history. We are proud to say that the year has been filled with many notable accomplishments, some of which include:

Publishing 24 artists in Nueva Luz, along with an Artist Talk, and a booth at PhotoPlus Expo, exposing our artists to 25,000 attendees;
Awarding fellowships and exhibition support to 7 emerging artists through the New Works program;
Bringing our Touring Gallery program to new heights, as Rojelio Reyes Rodriguez exhibits his work at PhotoPlus Expo in NYC and Imaging USA expo in Nashville, TN;
Launching our first international photography competition with Canson Infinity, which received over 215 submissions from photographers of all ethnicities across the globe;
Receiving two Ippies Awards for Best Photo Essay (1st Place Rania Matar, 2nd Place Chuy Benitez), and a third consecutive nomination for the Lucie Awards' Photography Magazine of the Year;
Receiving a $60,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to mount a traveling exhibition of works from En Foco's extensive Permanent Collection!

Opening Reception for Rojelio Reyes Rodriguez, March 2009

Building on these accomplishments and the deep history of En Foco, we know that the years ahead of us promise to bring even more impact and inspiration to the many artists and communities that we serve.

We would love for you to be a part of this journey with us. That is why we have restructured our membership program to allow new ways for you to become part of the En Foco familia. Whether you are a professional photographer or a patron committed to nurturing contemporary photographers of diverse cultures, our new membership program provides an array of opportunities to connect with our artists and their work.

Nueva Luz covers: Hank Willis Thomas, Myra Greene, Chuy Benitez

Memberships start at just $50 and include both fabulous and functional benefits that you can enjoy throughout the year, such as special rates for En Foco's workshops and Print Collectors Program, discounts to local photography suppliers/services, and special invitations to artists receptions and private events.

As a special way of introducing our new membership program, all new or former members who join or renew at the $100 level and higher will receive a complimentary En Foco Tote Bag (a $20 value). And if you make a membership gift by December 31, 2009, you'll also receive a complimentary invitation to a special Member's reception this Spring with artists featured in Nueva Luz.

In addition to receiving these benefits, your membership contribution will provide critical support for our new and ongoing programs, including the launch of our Permanent Collection traveling exhibition at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.

There is no better time to join than now. To become a member, simply select your membership category and level from the options below.

If you wouldlike to make a tax-deductible donation, you can also mail a check to En Foco

(address below), call in your donation to 718.931.9311, or make a secure on-line donation by clicking HERE.

On behalf of our artists, board, staff, advisors, volunteers and communities -- thank you for your contributions during this very special time. All this is made possible with your continued support!

Sincerely,

Miriam Romais
En Foco, Inc.

EMERGING & PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS MEMBERSHIP:

$50 Photographer's Membership*:

� Subscription to Nueva Luz photographic journal

� Participation in annual Membership/Networking Meetings

� Invitations to select En Foco events

� Reciprocal benefits through Photographic Resource Center's Connections membership network

� $25 off Professional Development Workshops of $50 or more

� One half-hour, in-house individual Portfolio Review

$100 level - all of the above, plus:

� Extended discount of $50 off a Professional Development Workshop of $100 or more

� In-house Portfolio Review extended to one-hour

� Access to Professional Courtesy Discount Package (participating partners include Modernage Custom Digital Imaging Labs, Spectral Masters Digital Imaging, Archival Methods, Sugarhill Works, Color Edge CRC , and others coming soon!)

$250 level - all of the above, plus:

� Extended discount of $75 off a Professional Development Workshop of $150 or more

� One additional hour-long Portfolio Review session

PATRONS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP:

$50 Patron Membership*:

� Subscription to Nueva Luz photographic journal

� Participation in annual Membership Meeting and invitations to select En Foco events

� Reciprocal benefits through Photographic Resource Center's Connections membership network

� $30 off first Print Collectors Program purchase

� Invitation to En Foco's VIP Receptions/Events

� 10% discount on Exhibit Catalogues

$100 level - all of the above, plus:

� Extended discount of $50 off first Print Collectors Program purchase

� Complimentary admission to an En Foco VIP Reception/Event

� Invitation to annual New Works Awards Dinner/Brunch

� 25% discount on Exhibit Catalogues

$250 level - all of the above, plus:

� Extended discount of $50 off, up to two Print Collectors Program purchases

� 25% off a pair of tickets to annual New Works Awards Dinner/Brunch

� 50% discount on Exhibit Catalogues

$500 level - all of the above, plus:

� One complimentary print and $50 off one additional Print Collectors Program purchase

� 35% off a pair of tickets to annual New Works Awards Dinner/Brunch

� Complimentary Exhibit Catalogue of your choice

$1,000+ - all of the above, plus:

� One complimentary Print and $100 off each additional Print Collectors Program purchase

� Complimentary pair of tickets to annual New Works Awards Dinner/Brunch

* Please note: for Members living outside the continental Unites States, add $25 to cover increased postage/expenses.

PHOTOS:
TOP l-r: Gerard Gaskin signs the Nueva Luz poster featuring his cover image, at PhotoPlus Expo at Javits Convention Center, Oct 2009 (photo � Helena de Vengoechea); New Works #12 artists receiving their honoraria and awards from Lowepro, Fuji, Bogen and Print File (� Chuy Benitez); En Foco's Portfolio Review Sessions at Calumet Photo, June 2009 (� Miriam Romais); Touring Gallery Artist Talk artist Rojelio Reyes Rodriguez Artist Talk at Pregones Theatre, March 2009 (� Miriam Romais).
MIDDLE: Touring Gallery Reception featuring Rojelio Reyes Rodriguez, at Pregones Theatre (� Marisol D�az).
BOTTOM: Nueva Luz covers by Hank Willis Thomas, Myra Greene, Chuy Benitez.
LEFT COLUMN (top-bottom): En Foco's first Touring Gallery exhibition in Central Park, in 1974. Holiday party at Michael Mazzeo Gallery, Dec 17 2009 (� Miriam Romais). Nueva Luz & Lucie Foundation Artist Talk at Splashlight Studio, Oct 2009 (� Miriam Romais). Director Miriam Romais facilitating "Foot in the Door" workshop with NoMAA, Oct 24, 2009 (� Amir Parsa). En Foco's Print Collectors prints at Umbrella Arts' booth at the National Black Fine Arts Show, Feb 2009 (� Miriam Romais).