Funding history

The Chiapas Photography Project began in 1992 with individual donations obtained by Carlota Duarte. Arts International and The Puffin Foundation awarded grants within the first year that allowed the project to continue. During the first few years, Carlota divided her time between fundraising activities in Boston and photography activities in San Cristobal. An annual update to interested individuals reached more and more people each year and the project grew. The update continues and donations from this appeal support certain activities of the project.

Since 1996 the Ford Foundation has provided major support for the Indigenous Photography Archive. This support from Ford has made possible the impressive development of the Education, Collection, and Outreach programs. In order to sustain and develop current activities and projects, additional funding sources are needed.

The Archive also receives income from the sale of its photos and publications, as well as donations or rental fees for hosting exhibits, that goes toward future exhibitions and publications. Income from works by individuals is shared between the archive and the artist. The hope is that one day AFI can be self-sustaining.

To Make a Contribution

We are pleased to announce that in order to establish an endowment-like fund for the future of Lok’tamayach and AFI, we have formed a partnership with the Maya Educational Foundation (www.mayaedufound.org). For more information about this new arrrangement, please read our October 2004 Annual Update Letter.

To make a contribution to the Chiapas Photography Project, please print and mail this form.