- CPAC: Colorado Photographic Arts Center

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1070 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
303 837 1341

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

June is Pride Month, and we welcome this opportuni

June is Pride Month, and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate the beautifully diverse LGBTQIA2S+ community. Here at CPAC we value being a safe space that supports and encourages the artistic expression of an authentic self.⁠
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One example of this value put into action is our Veterans Workshop Series. Started in 2017, the program remains dedicated to providing an opportunity for veterans to grow authentically in their artistic practice, whether in the classroom learning new skills or exhibiting a final project in the gallery. ⁠
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Featured here is a photograph by Amber Hotzfeld, one of CPAC’s first participants in the Veterans Workshop. In her series, "Stuart: An Intimate Glimpse," she explored the drag queen lifestyle through her camera, capturing Stuart’s preparation ritual for⁠ his performance as Shirley Delta Blow (@shirleydeltablow) and his larger than life personality.⁠
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Image credit: "Stuart prepares for his act" by Amber Hotzfeld⁠
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#cpacphoto #throwbackthursday #veteransworkshopseries #pridemonth #authenticandproud #authenticallyyou

Many of the instructors who work with CPAC are als

Many of the instructors who work with CPAC are also artists, having dedicated significant time to the medium. @donalaurita brings 20+ years of photographic experience to the classroom.⁠
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Laurita states, "For most of my artistic career, I've worked primarily as a conceptual artist working with elements of emotional and humanitarian challenges along with incorporating a backdrop of the natural world. My work has always been very poetic and dreamy. I challenge myself to become more refined carrying out my ideas. I intend to invite the viewer to step into a bit of an alternate reality and think outside of their own box."⁠
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Images featured here span her journey with photography so far.⁠
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Check out more of our instructors on our website using the link in our bio.⁠
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⁠Image Credit: ©Dona Laurita⁠
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#cpacphoto #photographyclasses #photographyworkshops #photoeducation #learnhowtophoto

Calling all art educators!⁠ ⁠ Looking to teach

Calling all art educators!⁠
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Looking to teach photography with CPAC? We are currently accepting class proposals for this upcoming Fall 2023 season. ⁠
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Instructors have the opportunity to spark curiosity through photo based classes and workshops, collaborate in the sharing of knowledge to empower practice, and be a guide for fellow artists to achieve new heights.⁠ But that's not all...you would also be teaching in our new classroom space and darkroom! ⁠
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If you are interested email our Education & Programs Manager, Meghan Shaw, at meghan@cpacphoto.org⁠.⁠
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Image Credit: ©From the Hip Photo⁠ (@fromthehipphoto)⁠
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#cpacphoto #teachphotography #denverartteaching #photographicclasses #educationforthearts #photographyworkshops #teacheropportunities

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rediscovering Play, Reinvigora

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rediscovering Play, Reinvigorate Your Nature Photography with Marisa Brown⁠
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Celebrate summer with an on-location photography class at Pelican Ponds Open Space, just north of Denver! Join @msmarisarenee to explore integrating the landscape into your image-making and reconnect with your inner child-like creativity.⁠
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Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023⁠
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM⁠
Location: On-location at Pelican Ponds Open Space, 9200 ⁠
⁠Riverdale Rd, Thornton, CO 80229 (The Owl’s Den Parking Lot)⁠
⁠Cost: $180 Member and $198 Non-Member⁠
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Use the link in our bio to register!⁠
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Image Credit: ©Marisa Brown⁠
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#cpacphoto #naturephotography #creativityinnature #connectwithnature #natureinspiration #photoworkshop #photoeducation

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Cyanotype 2 with Kimberly Chia

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Cyanotype 2 with Kimberly Chiaris⁠
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Interested in taking your cyanotype skills to the next level? ⁠
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This one-day workshop will introduce advanced cyanotype techniques such as making digital negatives in Photoshop, sensitizing select areas, multiple exposures, shaping paper, and wet cyanotype. ⁠
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Students will have a chance to try plant-based toning to achieve color variations, and the class will conclude with making a simple book. ⁠
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Chemistry and paper to print on will be provided, but students may bring materials made from 100% natural fibers, such as clothing, napkins, or tablecloths. ⁠
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WHEN | Sunday, June 25, 2023, 10 AM - 4 PM⁠
COST | $180 Members, $198 Non-Members (plus $40 material fee) ⁠
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Use the link in our bio to register. ⁠
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Image courtesy of @kimberlychiaris ⁠
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#cpacphoto #cyanotype #natureprint #cyanotypeworkshop #photoworkshop

Every summer, we offer workshops designed exclusiv

Every summer, we offer workshops designed exclusively for teens interested in learning more about photography. Students are guided by qualified instructors who are passionate about sharing knowledge and tips from their own art practices. ⁠
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Instructor and fellow artist, Denise Zubizarreta (@thevampdeville), began her journey with photography by collecting and fixing old cameras when she was in middle school and taking Polaroids. Denise decided to try capturing close-ups of food and eventually pivoted to macro botanical photography.⁠ Here are two examples of her work, the first image representing her current approach.⁠
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One of the reasons we love having teens in our gallery is being able to watch student work evolve right before our eyes. Even just one workshop can inspire growth and creativity! ⁠
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Use the link in our bio to browse all workshops and register.⁠
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Image Credit: ©Denise Zubizarreta⁠
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#cpacphoto #summerteenworkshop #summerartmaking #teenart #teenphotography #macrophotography #digitalphotography #artforteens

PhotoVox is returning next month in June!⁠ ⁠ W

PhotoVox is returning next month in June!⁠
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We’re excited to welcome CPAC members and the public to join us for an in-person Print Share at our Bannock Street location. This event is a fantastic opportunity for a group of pre-selected artists to receive feedback, insight, and support by the local community on projects-in-progress! ⁠
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The photographers showing include Ashley Allen (@ashleyallencolorado), Ron Johnson, Peter Kowalchuk (@peterkowalchuk1228), Raj Manickam (@allingoodlight), Paul Stein, Frank Varney (@frankvarneyphotography), and Kenneth Wajda⁠ (@kennethwajdaphotographer).⁠
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Come share in the inspiration and growth of creative practices.⁠
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WHEN | Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 PM⁠
WHERE | 1070 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204⁠
COST | Free for CPAC members; $10 for non-members⁠
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Register using the link in our bio. ⁠
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Image credit (in order): ⁠
1. ©⁠Kenneth Wajda⁠
2. ©Peter Kowalchuk ⁠
3. ©Paul Stein⁠
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#cpacphoto #photovox #printshare #artisticgrowth #supportphotography

It has been said so many ways by so many photograp

It has been said so many ways by so many photographers, the connection that exists between photography and memory.⁠
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“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” — Aaron Siskind⁠
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“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” — Dorothea Lange⁠
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“The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they are viewed.” — Anne Geddes⁠
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This long weekend not only marks the beginning of summer, but also the observance of Memorial Day, when we honor the memory of U.S. military personnel who passed while serving in the United States Armed Forces.⁠
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One way to commemorate the day and to remember is with the power of photography. Perhaps it is spending some time this weekend with your camera or looking at pictures with others. Although we are temporarily closed we have our permanent collection online as well as past exhibitions, including all Veterans Workshop Series shows. ⁠
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Image credit: "The Bison’s View, Rocky Mountain Arsenal" by @waynegortmaker (Veterans Workshop Series Alum, 2017)⁠
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#cpacphoto #memorialday #photographyandmemory #rememberingthroughphoto #honoringmemorialday #veteransworkshopseries

Please read for important updates!⁠ ⁠ Due to p

Please read for important updates!⁠
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Due to permitting delays beyond our control, we cannot open our new space until June 30th. This means OUTCRY, featuring artist Whitney Bradshaw, has been postponed⁠. Please see our website and exhibition page for more details.⁠
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While this news is disappointing, we ask for your patience and flexibility while we wait. Fortunately, our lease has been extended at our current space at 1070 Bannock Street, so in the meantime:⁠
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- Classes, including teen workshops, will continue to take place at 1070 Bannock St. through June 30th⁠
- Our in person PhotoVox Print Share will take place on June 14th at 6:30 PM at Bannock St.⁠
- Except for classes and PhotoVox, our Bannock St. location will remain closed during regular daytime hours⁠
- Our Annual Members' Show will take place at 1200 Lincoln St. with an opening reception on July 15 with the jurors⁠
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Feel free to contact us with questions at info@cpacphoto.org.⁠
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We look forward to seeing you soon! ⁠
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Image credit: CPAC staff⁠
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#cpacphoto #photographycenter #goldentrianglecreativedistrict #downtowndenver

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