“The Chico Review is a gift to photobook artists.”

“My advice: don’t think of Chico as a “portfolio review.” Of course, the one-on-one sessions are an important part of the event, but I think the great value is in the extended informal time you’ll have with speakers, reviewers, and fellow attendees. It’s a unique opportunity to foster professional and personal bonds that will last a lifetime. I feel sure that Chico will be as much of a thrill for you as it always is for me. ”

“The Chico Review was so moving, motivating, and mind opening. It left me a different photographer than the one I walked in as, and taught me to embrace the vulnerability & discomfort that always comes with sharing personal photo work. It’s really magical and bittersweet to be in a remote place with like minded individuals you likely won’t see all in one place again. But that’s also the beauty of it. The bond coming out of this experience is like no other. I highly recommend this portfolio review to any photographer!”

““The Chico Review week is a once in a lifetime experience. It positively changed the way I view photography and it is where I met my community. This mesmerizing place and the people I met gave me the energy to stick with my photographic practice.””

“Chico is an umbrella, who brings wider spectrum of experts under the mountains of Montana. From internationally acclaimed photographers to publication companies, printing experts to magazine editors and museum curators. Reviewers also having tasty conversations, discoveries, and learning a lot by their students , and during unforgettable lectures by main speaker presentations watching their route of thinking was so valuable for me. Even talks and sharing’s during unplanned hiking with its unexpected joining’s becomes the most effective and humble way of learning for me.”

“Chico was mind-blowing! Everything from the location, lectures and shared meals facilitated genuine connection within a community of incredible talent and care. A truly unique, seamless experience rooted in expansion, support, and relationship building to help you learn and grow as an artist. ”

“Chico was the summer camp experience I never had except this time it was experienced with an outstanding group of artists. To be afforded the opportunity to bond and converse with such a diverse group of talent was beyond words. From sunup to sundown each day had a full itinerary loaded with rich discussion and much needed relaxation. Traveling to Montana was well worth the trek, I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to experience this. ”

“My experience at Chico was unlike any other portfolio review event. Not only did I get to see incredible photography, but I also felt like I really got to know many of the photographers. The time set aside between formal programming was ideal for casual conversation and developing friendships with the photographers. So much of my work as a curator depends on solid working relationships with photographers and Chico was a great opportunity to lay that foundation.”