- CPAC: Colorado Photographic Arts Center

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Education
Exhibitions
Our Events
Membership
Donate

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1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111
Denver, CO 80203
303 837 1341

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

Attention all Metro Denver Area University Student

Attention all Metro Denver Area University Students! YES, that’s ALL metro universities. ⁠
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If you’re looking to add something to your resume AND learn new skills to take out into the world, we’d love it if you’d apply for one of our upcoming internship openings. ⁠
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Spring internship applications have just opened and we have four different opportunities: one each in Exhibitions, Social Media and Marketing, Database Management and Development, and Collections Management. ⁠
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This is an unpaid opportunity but you’ll learn skills in the above as well as gain exposure to a non-profit arts organization. All while supporting your local creative community! ⁠
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Apply soon – applications close January 19th, 2024. We hope to see you as part of our team!⁠
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For more information use the link in our bio. ⁠
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#cpacphoto #intern #internships #photointern #artintern #artinternship #buildresume

New year, new hobby, new community? ⁠ ⁠ Let’

New year, new hobby, new community? ⁠
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Let’s make 2024 the year you grab that camera and purchase a membership to CPAC! Memberships include classes, events, programs, discounts, and exhibits in a supportive community. Stretch those creative muscles, try (or try again) something new, and support our non-profit photographic arts center in a whole new way. ⁠
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A CPAC membership is also the perfect gift for the photographer in your life that will last at least a whole year – if not a lifetime. ⁠
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Fun fact: the membership fees are tax deductible too! ⁠
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Check out our website (using the link in our bio) for all member benefits as well as our membership options. Amateurs or pros – all are welcome.⁠
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Image detail: ©Kenneth Wajda⁠
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#cpacphoto #membership #photomembership #photoclasses #newyearnewyou #giftidea

Because you gave, we can keep sharing the gift of

Because you gave, we can keep sharing the gift of photography! ⁠
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We’d like to extend a massive thanks for your support of CPAC during Colorado Gives Day. Because of your generosity we raised $8,565 toward our goal of $60,000 by December 31st to help fund our exhibitions, education, and community outreach programs in 2024. ⁠
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It just wouldn’t be possible without the support of our members and community like you. ⁠
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We know there are many causes and needs worthy of your donation, and we are so grateful you chose CPAC. ⁠
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If you are interested in making a donation and haven't done so, visit https://cpacphoto.org/donate/ any time before December 31st. ⁠
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We look forward to sharing the world of photography with you into the new year and beyond.⁠
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Image detail: ©From the Hip Photo⁠
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#cpacphoto #thankyou #ColoradoGivesDay #CGD2023 #supportphoto #givetoart

Today is Colorado Gives Day, and we need your help

Today is Colorado Gives Day, and we need your help! For every donation CPAC receives by midnight through ColoradoGives.org/cpacphoto, we’ll receive part of an incentive fund.⁠
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With your help, we can:⁠
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- Keep CPAC’s exhibitions FREE⁠
- Create exhibition opportunities for 200+ artists⁠
- Expand our education program to add more classes, instructors, and serve more adults and teens⁠
- Continue to support artists in Colorado’s military community through the Veterans Workshop Series, an education program that provides free photography workshops to Veterans ⁠
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In honor of CPAC’s 60th Anniversary, our goal is to raise $60,000 by December 31st to fund next year’s exhibitions, education, and community programs. Thanks to generous individuals we have raised $24,756 so far! Please help us close the gap and donate now at ColoradoGives.org/cpacphoto. ⁠
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Thank you for your support!⁠
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Image detail: ©From the Hip Photo⁠
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#cpacphoto #ColoradoGivesDay #CGD2023 #supportphoto #givetoart

Thank you to Ray Rinaldi and @denverpost for spotl

Thank you to Ray Rinaldi and @denverpost for spotlighting Tell Me a Story in our new space at 1200 Lincoln Street. ⁠
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Tell Me a Story explores the idea of photography as a format for storytelling, but in a very specific way. What is the power, the show asks, of a single image, to relate a complex human tale? And this isn't the only question that emerges from seeing our new exhibition.⁠
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As Rinaldi remarks, "Each is a mystery without quite enough clues to solve. They hint at a bigger tale, giving us neither the beginning nor the end, just a split second of the action...Either way, they are riveting, and the show is exceptionally cohesive and relentlessly on point. Viewers might find the shots inspirational or be annoyed by the whole exercise, though they will, no doubt, stare for a very long time."⁠
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You can read the full article at https://www.denverpost.com/2023/12/04/colorado-photographic-arts-center-new-home-golden-triangle/.⁠
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#cpacphoto #tellmeastory #thedenverpost #exhibitreview #denverphotogallery #photoexhibit

⁠A big thank you to everyone who showed up last

⁠A big thank you to everyone who showed up last night to support the opening of Tell Me a Story! It was an incredible evening of celebrating photography and the narratives told through such artistic dedication. ⁠
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Juror Mary Statzer chose photographer Jesse Freidin (@jessefreidin) for the Juror's Award. ⁠
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Freidin was America's leading fine art dog photographer for the past 15 years, and now focuses on elevating the experience of the trans/tgnc community through portraiture and interviews. His photography is part of over 150 private collections and has been exhibited in galleries from coast to coast. ⁠
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His current series entitled “Are You OK?” documents the faces and stories of trans/non-binary youth in the United States ready to stand up to political annihilation. Flanked by supportive families, a diverse group of outspoken and deeply loved youth present their strength and joy to the world in a revolt against the country’s attempt to erase them.⁠
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Freidin will also be teaching a workshop with us in March 2024 on website building for artists through the Squarespace platform. Use the link in our bio to learn more and register.⁠
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We will be highlighting other award winners in the coming weeks!⁠
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Image credit: "Rahliek, Age 20, Virginia" ©Jesse Freidin⁠
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#cpacphoto #tellmeastory #contemporaryphotography #photoexhibit #denverphotogallery #storyphotography

It’s First Friday in December, a time when the l

It’s First Friday in December, a time when the local art scene comes alive. We’re excited to be part of the celebration of art and to share with you another incredible photography show! Juror Mary Statzer (@mkstatzer) is here with us as we open Tell Me a Story: The Role of Storytelling in Photography.

Congratulations to Juror’s Award winner Jesse Freidin (@jessefreidin), Director’s Award winner Justin A. Carney (@joule_zei), and Juror’s Honorable Mention winner Savanna Klear (@klearlysav).

The exhibit is on view until January 6.
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#cpacphoto #tellmeastory #contemporaryphotography #photoexhibit #denverphotogallery #storyphotography

Struggling to come up with some holiday gift ideas

Struggling to come up with some holiday gift ideas for the artist in your life? Shop local and support CPAC!⁠
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If you have friends or family who are passionate about photo, why not purchase a CPAC membership for them or one of our many classes! Our education calendar for Spring 2024 continues to be updated. These are wonderful presents for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the world of photography and discover more. Use the link in our bio to view all membership and workshop options.⁠
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We also have a selection of printed photography books by different artists, CPAC and MOP branded tote bags, and unframed photographic prints for sale! ⁠These items must be purchased at our gallery, there is currently no online buying option. ⁠
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Give the gift of photography this season and spark some creativity.⁠
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#cpacphoto #happyholidays #giftideas #giftguide #shareart

"⁠CPAC has not only connected me with the vibran

"⁠CPAC has not only connected me with the vibrant photographic community but also inspired me to share my own work. The organization's supportive atmosphere has empowered me to explore new horizons in photography. CPAC is more than a volunteer opportunity; it's an invaluable source of artistic inspiration and growth."⁠ - Ben Hernandez⁠, volunteer and member of CPAC⁠
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Think of how much good can be done in one day. Today on Giving Tuesday we hope you will donate to the Colorado Photographic Arts Center and help us continue to provide innovative exhibitions, accessible educational courses, and creative programming for our Denver community.⁠
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Donate using the link in our bio.⁠
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Image detail: September 2023 PhotoVox In-Person Print Share, Matt Lancaster (left) and Ben Hernandez (right), ©Kenneth Wadja⁠
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