Explore Our Darkroom and Digital Lab CPAC is excited to once again offer our community both a darkroom and digital lab for rent. Darkroom: We provide access to a black & white darkroom with film processing and printing capabilities.  Digital Lab: We provide access to professional scanners, editing software, and printers in a color-calibrated workspace to meet all your digital photography needs. You can reserve your spot, or if you’re unfamiliar with the space, schedule a one-on-one tutoring session. Browse Classes & Resources Experience Being a CPAC Member Our Membership Drive and Sale is still happening! Until September 8, receive $30 off a Supporter Level membership or higher. Join the community and have access to multiple resources that will help you as an artist, such as discounted classes, networking opportunities, complimentary PhotoVox, and more. Benefits and Joining Options SAVE THE DATE 2020 Virtual Benefit Auction October 1st, 2020  CPAC’s 2020 Virtual Benefit Auction is a fun, exciting way to build your art collection while supporting a great cause! The auction includes photographs donated by 28 established artists. Proceeds benefit CPAC’s programming throughout the year, including photography exhibitions, education, and community outreach initiatives such as our Veterans Workshop Series.   Online bidding is from September 21 - October 1, 2020 (closing at 8:00 pm MST).  Pop-up show can be seen in the gallery from September 28 - October 1, 2020.  Call for Entry Emerging Vision: Biennial Student Show Deadline - September 20, 2020 The work of photography students emerging into the art world is how we picture the future. The Colorado Photographic Arts Center is having an open themed call for entry for current undergraduate and graduate students in photography. All capture types, subject matter, and photographic processes are eligible to submit. This show is your chance to demonstrate your talent and point of view! Apply Now The Space Between Press Coverage “While Sanford projects her viewpoint outward, creating art from artifact, Johnson and Matthews journey inward, revealing layers of conflict within the psyche.” - DARIA Art Magazine ⁠ ⁠ DARIA Art Magazine and Out Front Magazine recently highlighted our current exhibition, The Space Between. Curious to know more about what inspired and motivated artists Kris Sanford, David Johnson, and Philip Matthews? Dive into these articles and come closer to understanding these unique series of photographs. ⁠ And until September 23, you can stop by the gallery to view the two series.  Read More Image Credits: "Desert 14" by Danae Falliers, "Untitled 1" by Thomas Yi, "Church 018" by David Johnson in collaboration with Philip Matthews   CPAC Thanks Our Supporters: Follow CPAC:

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The Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) stands in solidarity with the protests occurring in our community, the nation, and around the world. We are saddened and angered by the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and too many other lives lost to racist violence. Our mission is to foster the understanding and appreciation of photography through exhibitions, education, and community outreach. We are committed to equality and to continuing our work to amplify the voices of underrepresented artists, including black Americans. At this moment, photographer and CPAC member Alex Yvens Saintil is on the front lines of the protests here in Denver. He has generously shared some images from his ongoing series, Unrest in Denver. You can see more of his work on Instagram (@alex_shootz) and his website (alexshootz.com/unrestindenver). 2020 Summer Workshops for Teens June - July This summer CPAC is offering three workshops designed exclusively for teens interested in learning how to strengthen their camera skills. Led by qualified instructors, classes provide a solid foundation in digital photography, with courses in technical altering, portraiture, book creations, and more.⁠ Please note: In response to COVID-19 we've reduced class sizes to 8 students to maintain safe distancing practices. We hope to hold workshops in person, but if needed may transition online or cancel it as it gets closer to the event. Browse All Classes & Workshops 2020 Veterans Workshop Series Deadline June 12, 2020 At CPAC we value the unique perspective Veterans bring to the world of photography and strongly encourage Denver-area military Veterans to apply to our 2020 Veterans Workshop Series. Over 5 months of workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions, participants learn to refine technical skills, hone ideas into a body of work, create a portfolio, write about their work, and present their projects to the community in a public exhibition at CPAC’s gallery. ALL FREE OF CHARGE! Apply Now Distanced Perspective Online Photography Exhibition CPAC congratulates all the photographers selected for Distanced Perspective. As curator Samantha Johnston, Executive Director of CPAC, viewed each image, she thought a lot about the power of art and how it can bring people together during these unprecedented times. ⁠ "This pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. All over the world, people are experiencing challenges and hardships, as well as moments of kindness and beauty. Distanced Perspective is another way we can share these moments and move forward together as a community." ⁠ ⁠ View Gallery Image Credits (in order): Alex Yvens Saintil, Alexandra Mamatas, Marie Miller, Frank Varney

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CPAC - Spring/Summer 2020 Workshops !!

Spring/Summer 2020 Workshops CPAC is excited to announce more online photography classes! We are thrilled to bring the classroom to you while we are all home social distancing. Led by qualified instructors with decades of experience, CPAC offers classes in photography to help you improve your skills and jumpstart your creativity. CPAC members receive a 10% discount on registration. (Not a member? Join here.)  Current ONLINE Workshops CPAC will update you with links to take your class or workshop as scheduled online. To participate in an online course, students will need access to a desktop, laptop, or tablet with an internet connection. If you have any questions about navigating our new system please email trina@cpacphoto.org. Intro to Photoshop for Photographers: Part 1 | Kia Neill | April 28 & 30 iPhoneography 101 | Casie Zalud | May 6 Intro to Photo Compositing: Part 1 | Kia Neill | May 5 & 7 Moment Driven Family Photos | Casie Zalud | May 9 CPAC Ekphrastic Writing Session | Lighthouse Writers Workshop | May 12 From Good to Great: Using Formal Elements to Strengthen Your Photographic Eye | Rayna Tedford | May 14 & 21 Cell Phone Scavenger Hunt | Kia Neill | May 22 & 24 In-Person Workshops We are monitoring the current situation and are hoping to hold these workshops in person. We have reduced the workshop capacity to be within the current guidelines. However, they may move to an online format or be rescheduled to a later date if the situation changes. Please check our education page for more information. Developing Photography Projects | Kenneth Wajda | June 13 Perfecting Your Digital B&W Photography & Prints | Frank Varney | June 14 & 21 Natural Light Portraiture | Anthony Camera | June 28 Photographic Lighting for Everybody | Steven Begleiter | July 15, 22, & 29 TEEN Photography Workshop: Altered Art in Digital Photography | Alexandra Mamatas | June 22-26 TEEN Photography Workshop: Digital Photography | Frank Varney | June 29-July 3 TEEN Photography Workshop: Experiments in the Darkroom | Frank Varney | July 6-10 TEEN Photography Workshop: Exploring Denver | Erin Dvorak | July 20-24 Register here Image by: Erin Dvorak

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