Center For Photographic Art
#Photography #Gallery - 2nd oldest photography non-profit in the US! Located in beautiful #Carmel #California - Home of #AnselAdams & #EdwardWeston. The Center for Photographic Art inspires the artist and the audience by nurturing the personal growth The Center for Photographic Art inspires the artist and the audience by nurturing the personal growth essential to creating and appreciating art. CPA works to increase understanding of and respect for photography and its important role in contemporary culture. CPA strives to address artistic development, build well-informed audiences, stimulate dialogue, and promote inquiry about photography and related media through education, exhibitions, publications, lectures, grant programs, and community collaboration.
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Center for Photographic Art Welcome to the Center for Photographic Art CPA Tracing our roots back to the Friends of Photography founded in 1967 we remain thesecond oldest members photography gallery space in the country. A short walk from Ocean Avenue in Carmel California brings you to the venerable gallery originally occupied by the Friends of Photography launched by iconic artists Ansel Adams Cole Weston and Wynn Bullock. Today the CPA continues to serve as a valuable asset to its members the community and the greater world of the photographic arts. Events Please support our business sponsors.
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Absolutely love the mission of the Center for Photographic Art! 🌟 It's amazing to see how you nurture both artists and audiences alike in such a beautiful location! Let's keep supporting the arts! #Photography #Carmel
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The history of the CPA is simply incredible! 🖼️ Can't wait to visit and experience all the inspiration firsthand! Keep up the great work in fostering creativity and community! #SupportLocalArt #CarmelByTheSea
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