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The Gallery at the Center for Photographic Art

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





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 Exhibitions

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.
 Photography Workshops

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.
 News & Events

Apertures & Appellations
A Wine Tasting Event at the Center for Photographic Art
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 4:00-6:00pm
The Center for Photographic Art is pleased to announce this quarterly event featuring a unique blend of photography and wine tasting.



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