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CLASSES AND EVENTS

Room to Dream: Creating Photographic Art in the South of France | June 2021
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Bookbinding for the Photographer: Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods | September
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Introduction to Cyanotype | September
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Photographic Lighting for Everybody | July
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VISIT US

1070 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
303 837 1341

HOURS

Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 4pm
(class times vary)

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Show your creative work to Ann M. Jastrab, Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art (CPA)! ⁠
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CPAC’s Annual Members’ Show will be showcasing some of the most exciting photography projects currently being made by our members. There is no theme. The show is open to current, registered members of the organization only. Submission deadline is April 12th. ⁠
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Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more and apply. ⁠
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#cpacphoto #denverco #goldentriangle #contemporaryphotography #photocenter #photography #gallery #callforentry⁠

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You might have noticed we’ve been sharing a few prints from our permanent collection. And guess what?? You can now browse our entire collection of 800+ fine art prints online for the first time! The collection features 180 artists working from the mid 1800s to today, including major photographers like Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Richard Misrach, to lesser-known artists such as R. Ewing Stiffler, to contemporaries such as Zora Murff, Barbara Ciurej, and Lindsay Lochman. It’s an extraordinary resource and offers endless hours of inspiration for free. Start exploring now by clicking the link in our bio.
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Image Credit: “Minor White, Photographer” by Imogen Cunningham; “Dillion at 18” by Zora Murff; “Changing New York” by Bernice Abbott; “Park” by Phillip Toledano.
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"Untitled" by Rosemarie McDermott.⁠
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A stunning photograph from our permanent collection bridging generations through a shared faith. ⁠
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“Untitled” is one of many prints we have by Ken Heyman in our permanent collection. ⁠
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Heyman was largely influenced and taught by anthropologist, Margaret Mead. After he graduated college in 1956, Heyman traveled with Mead to take photographs in Bali. ⁠
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From then, Heyman traveled to sixty countries in the pursuit of his photography and was eventually awarded "The World Understanding Award," which honors photographers whose work has contributed most to a better understanding among the world’s people.⁠
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#cpacphoto #denverarts #denverartsandculture #goldentriangle #photocenter #photography #contemporaryphotography #permanentcollection #gallery

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At CPAC, we work to provide a space where photographers can learn new skills, pursue their artistic vision, and grow creatively. Our community, much like the arts throughout Colorado and beyond, is dealing with unprecedented circumstances. As we move through this together, we are committed to continuing to serve you as a resource through our digital platforms. If you are able, here are some ways you can support CPAC and our community:⁠
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💙 Donate to CPAC directly. Your generosity helps us continue to operate. ⁠
💙 Become a member or consider renewing.⁠
💙 Apply to our Annual Members’ Show - deadline is April 12th.⁠
💙 Sign up for one of our future classes.⁠
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We believe that photography can be a powerful tool for helping us make sense of the world and connect with one another – especially in uncertain times. Thank you for being a part of our community!⁠
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Image: "Summer Shower" (c. 1920s) by R. Ewing Stiffler, CPAC Permanent Collection⁠
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#cpacphoto #denverco #goldentriangledenver #photography #photocenter #gallery #contemporaryphotography #permanentcollection #stayathome #supportart

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Using your iPhone camera to capture life’s many moments can happen in a thoughtful way. Casie Zalud's online iPhoneography 101 class will help you get there.⁠
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In this online, interactive course through Zoom, students will become more confident and proficient using their iPhone camera as they learn basic camera techniques and practice taking candid photos to tell a story. ⁠
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Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more and register.⁠ Class is on April 7th! ⁠
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Image credit: Casie Zalud (made with an iPhone)⁠
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Are you a U.S. military Veteran with a passion for photography? Apply to CPAC's Veteran's Workshop Series by June 10th!⁠
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Created in partnership with local veteran-led organizations, the program includes 5 months of free workshops and mentoring sessions designed to help you take your photography to the next level. Courses start in August 2020. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more and apply.⁠
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Image: “Whatever it Takes” by Marie Miller, 2019 Veterans Workshop Series Participant⁠
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“Bamiyan” by Justyna Badach. Using her computer as a camera, Badach contributes to the on-going conversation about modern-day military propaganda and asks us to examine our perceptions of war and conflict through powerful gunpowder prints.⁠
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For Badach, “It is clear that our collective experience is becoming increasingly fragmented and the reality of global events is being defined and shaped by surreptitious media producers and algorithms designed to get as close as possible to viewers.”⁠
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Visit our website (link in bio) to see more prints from Asymmetric Warfare and read about the exhibition.⁠
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#cpacphoto #denverco #goldentriangle #contemporaryphotography #photocenter #photography #gallery #asymmetricwarfare #justynabadach #war

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Call for Entry: What’s your frame of mind? Submit to the new @lenscratch call with ONE image that captures the practice of self-quarantining: what you’ve seen or what you feel. Submission is free and due March 26th. Learn more at https://lenscratch.com/exhibitions/submit/.

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