2027 SPE Annual Conference: Community in Contrast
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48:1 Spring 2015Journal
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📣 Applications to join conference session panels are still open! If you've been considering participating in this year's conference, now is the time to apply. The deadline to submit your application is July 31, 2026. @spenational
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We are excited to welcome documentary photographer and filmmaker Louie Palu (@louiepalu) as the keynote speaker for SPE West 2026. Through work exploring conflict, politics, and public life, Palu examines how photographs shape truth, memory, and belief. Join us November 5-8, 2026 at Sacramento State for our annual SPE West regional...
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Want to make your next grant or residency application stand out? Don’t navigate the process alone! Join SPE Online for an exclusive panel discussion: Expert Advice for Grant & Residency Applications. Get insider strategies, portfolio tips, and firsthand advice from a phenomenal panel of industry professionals: riel Sturchio Lara Shipley Julie Barnofski Kelli Connell Allen Morris Meggan Gould 📅 Wednesday, July 24th ⏰ 7:00 PM EST 📍 Online (Link in bio) 🎟️ FREE for all SPE members! Whether you are looking to secure funding for your next creative project or trying to land a coveted residency spot, this conversation will give you the practical tools you need to succeed. 🔗 How to join: Click the link in our bio to register and secure your spot today! @rly_riel, @laura.shipley, @jbarnofski, @kelli_connell, @allenm82, @megganlgould, @spenational