Welcome Back Chico Alumni!

We are excited to announce three alumni programs for the 2026 Chico Review!
As alumni, you now have the opportunity to attend each year of the Chico Review without the need to submit a portfolio, pay the application fee, or go through jury selection. Each Alumni Ticket includes all of the regular privileges you’d expect: access to daily artist lectures, daily catered meals, panel discussions, evening programming, and more. Additionally, as alumni you get first pick of hotel accommodations!
Next Step:
Reserve your workshop ticket! Accommodation reservations will open in late September.
PLEASE MIND THE FOLLOWING TIMELINE:
Accommodation reservations will open September 29, 2025
Alumni Ticket reservations due January 11, 2026
Accommodation selection and reservations due February 1, 2026
All remaining ticket payments due February 8, 2026
Shuttle reservations due February 15, 2026
Chico Review begins March 16, 2026
Alumni programming Overview:

1. The Photographic Object with Raymond Meeks - $5450
Join photographer and bookmaker Raymond Meeks for a creative workshop that combines chance and choice, allowing for surprising discoveries and interventions in the process of making. You will craft objects from silver gelatin and silver halide prints using digital negatives; Carbon inkjet prints made on repurposed paper; and disassembled books.

2. Portfolio Review Alumni Ticket - $5450
This ticket gives alumni access to the Portfolio Reviews. Alumni will receive 10 one-on-one portfolio reviews with speakers and reviewers.

3. Standard Alumni Ticket - $4450
A $1000 SAVINGS!
Come on back, but this time with lots of free time to hang out and explore Paradise Valley! For those interested in being part of the community, immersed in the environment of Chico, without the pressure of workshops and reviews. The Standard ticket provides you access to daily artist lectures, optional peer reviews, and evening programming while offering the flexibility of an open schedule between 1-5 pm for self-driven projects.