- News & Events
February 2, 2012
Black And White Conversion - A Presentation By Vincent Versace
May 19, 2012
- Exhibitions
2012 Center for Photographic Art Juried Exhibition
January 21, 2012 through March 3, 2012
An Unexpected Aesthetic: The Search for New Directions
March 10, 2012 through May 5, 2012
- Workshops
The Creative Digital Darkroom: Photoshop Beyond the Basics with Seán Duggan
February 11 - 12, 2012
March 31, 2012
May 4-6, 2012
Tools For Effective Visual Communication: The Essential Elements of Composition and Design
September 22 - 23, 2012
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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.
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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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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
News & Events
Members’ Night: Print Review
DATE CHANGED
February 2, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm
CPA Gallery
We are pleased to announce that CPA will bring back our popular Members’ Nights program in 2012. The reviewers for the January 26th gathering will be two
outstanding Monterey area photographers, Image Makers and CPA members, Robin Robinson and Tracy Valleau.
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Photography Workshop
The Creative Digital Darkroom: Photoshop Beyond the Basics with Seán Duggan
February 11 - 12, 2012, 9 am - 4 pm
Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, California
This two-day class is designed by a photographer for photographers. We will delve into
essentials beyond the basics skills and concepts that pertain to crafting quality images in Photoshop and apply them to a variety of hands-on projects.
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Current Exhibition
2012 Center for Photographic Art Juried Exhibition
Through March 3, 2012
CPA Gallery
View the web gallery
Coming Exhibition
An Unexpected Aesthetic: The Search for New Directions
March 10, 2012 through May 5, 2012
Opening Reception: March 10, 2012, 4 to 6 PM
Panel Discussion: March 10, 2012, 2-3:30 PM
The Center for Photographic Art is pleased to present nine contemporary photographers whose work was selected for its diverse array of
photographic media, viewpoints, and content. Mary Cheung, Margo Jones-Duvall, Cody Edison, Janet Fine, Genevieve Hastings, Greg Mettler, Ben Nixon, Gary Shallcross, and Matthew Vogt.
Curator: Claire Lerner.
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Spanish Rider, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
© Linda Connor 2000. All Rights Reserved.
2011-2012 Fine Print Program
Each year the Center for Photographic Art invites a handful of distinguished photographers to donate one of their prints for a limited time offering.
This program provides an excellent opportunity to acquire fine art images at a
significantly reduced price.
Participating artists:
Jeffrey Becom
Linda Connor
George DeWolfe
Don Kirby
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2012 Center for Photographic Art Juried Exhibition
Through March 3, 2012
Brian Taylor and Bryan Yedinak have completed the judging for the Center for Photographic Art 2012 Juried Exhibition. They evaluated 1396 images submitted by 286 photographers, and selected 41 images for the exhibition itself, and 137 images for the web gallery.
An Unexpected Aesthetic: The Search for New Directions
Curator: Claire Lerner
March 10, 2012 through May 5, 2012
Opening Reception: March 10, 2012, 4 to 6 PM
The Center for Photographic Art is pleased to present nine contemporary photographers whose work was selected for its diverse array of photographic media, viewpoints, and content. Mary Cheung, Margo Jones-Duvall, Cody Edison, Janet Fine, Genevieve Hastings, Greg Mettler, Ben Nixon, Gary Shallcross, and Matthew Vogt.
The Creative Digital Darkroom: Photoshop Beyond the Basics with Seán Duggan
February 11 - 12, 2012, 9 am - 4 pm
This two-day class is designed by a photographer for photographers. We will delve into essentials beyond the basics skills and concepts that pertain to crafting quality images in Photoshop and apply them to a variety of hands-on projects.
Members’ Night: Print ReviewDATE CHANGED
February 2, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm
CPA Gallery
We are pleased to announce that CPA will bring back our popular Members’ Nights program in 2012. The reviewers for the January 26th gathering will be two outstanding Monterey area photographers, Image Makers and CPA members, Robin Robinson and Tracy Valleau.