In May, we put out an open call for featured portfolios with accompany writing on the PhotoForum website. We were delighted by the response of over 100 applications from around Aotearoa. It was a privilege to look at such interesting work and read the ideas behind the proposals. There was simply more good work than we had funding for.

The 12 photo artists who will feature in the 2020 spots are:

Rachel Hope Allan (Dunedin)

Kezia Barnett (Auckland) (portfolio submitted for 2019 open call)

Riley Claxton (Rotorua)

Alice Connew (Berlin)

Fraser Crichton (Auckland)

Andrea Gardner (Whanganui)

Kim Lu (Auckland)

Anton Maurer (Auckland)

Sara (Hera) Orme (Auckland)

Tia Ranginui (Whanganui)

Jack Rossie (Wellington)

Jenny Tomlin (Auckland)

We look forward to bringing you the work of this diverse range of artists, with their writers, over the next few months. Thanks to Creative New Zealand for the funding.