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The Center for Photographic Art is inspired by the belief that photography is a powerful language for creating, interpreting and expressing meaning. Informed by regional traditions of mentorship, respect for craft and mutual support, we are committed to artistic development, creative inquiry and education.


Membership

Become a member of Center for Photographic Art and earn a free book, discounts on photography workshops and gallery purchases, and one or more selections from our current Fine Print Program.

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Location

The Center for Photographic Art is located in the Historic Sunset Cultural Center, in Carmel, California.

Physical address:
San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue
Carmel, CA, 93921.
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Mailing address:
P. O. Box 1100, Carmel, CA 93921.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 1pm to 5 pm.

Telephone: (831) 625-5181
Facsimile:  (831) 625-5199









 Exhibitions


Brigitte Carnochan - Imagining Then: A Family Story, 1941-47
May 12, 2012 through June 23, 2012
CPA Gallery






Kim Weston - Painted Photographs
Curator: Huntington Witherill
June 30, 2012 through September 1, 2012
Lecture: June 30, 2012 3:00 PM at Carmel Woman's Club
Opening Reception: June 30, 2012 4:00-6:00PM
CPA Gallery - Use San Carlos Entrance Only
 Photography Workshops

Tools For Effective Visual Communication: The Essential Elements of Composition and Design
September 22 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | September 23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tools for Effective Visual Communication provides a crash course in the ideas, elements and techniques of effective imagery.


The Art of the Sacramento with Jason Bradley
October 25- 28, 2012
Join the Center for Photographic Art and professional nature photographer, Jason Bradley, for a three and one-half day workshop exploring and photographing Mt Shasta and the upper Sacramento River watershed.

 News & Events

Black And White Conversion - A Presentation By Vincent Versace
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2:00-4:00 pm
Carmel Woman's Club, Carmel, CA.
Vincent Versace is an internationally recognized pioneer in the art and science of digital photography. His passion for natural light photography is manifest not only in his work but also through his role as a creative and technical leader, contributing to innovative breakthroughs across the entire digital image value chain.




Members' Night: Print Review
May 24, 2012
7:00 – 9:00pm
CPA Gallery
We are pleased to have Sandra Frank as our lead reviewer for this event. Sandra is an artist, educator, and has owned her own photography studio.


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The Center for Photographic Art is an established California Based Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation 501(c)(3)