I was recently asked by Rixon Reed of Photo Eye to join the Art Photographer Index.
From the Photo Eye/API website:
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why is API important?
A. API brings a cultured audience to view work and websites by significant art and documentary photographers from throughout the world. API's search engine retrieves relevant matches unlike other, more general search engines. Bottom line, API connects art photographers and their works to a focused art photography community.
Q. Who uses API?
A. A discerning audience of curators, gallerists, publishers, editors, picture researchers, collectors and others who love art and documentary photography. For over 30 years, photo-eye has gained a world-wide reputation as one of the great resources for art photography. API is a natural evolution that existance.
Q. How are photographers selected for API?
A. Photographers included in the API are selected as a result of their accomplishments in the field. Many of the photographers included have been published by major photobook publishers or art photography magazines. Some have received awards given by various organizations; others are represented by major art photography galleries. Click here for more information about how we select photographers.
Q. Is there a fee to be listed?
A. API listings are free.
Q. How do I get listed?
A. API is a vetted index of photographers compiled from various sources, primarily important arts oriented organizations, periodicals and galleries. It's by invitation only. For information about how you can be considered for API, please email usyour request along with your website address.
