Carmel-by-the-Sea Art Galleries - Center for Photographic Art

Contemporary Photography in a Historic Carmel Setting

Welcome to the Center for Photographic Art – the second oldest members' photography gallery organization in the country. A short walk from Ocean Avenue in Carmel, CA brings you to the venerable gallery originally occupied by the Friends of Photography, established in 1967, that was launched by iconic artists Ansel Adams, Cole Weston, and Wynn Bullock. Today, CPA continues to serve as a valuable asset to its members, the community, and the greater world of the photographic arts.

CPA's gallery, which is free to the public, features the finest works of contemporary photography.  The CPA Lecture Series brings artists, curators, educators, and other leaders in the field of photography to our venue at the Sunset Center for in depth examinations into a variety of relevant topics. Special monthly events are planned for CPA members only and include critiques, film viewing, book reviews, and print exchanges to name but a few.

If you have an interest in photography and in networking with other enthusiasts and appreciators, you'll enjoy our exhibitions, artistic-development programs, lectures, and special members' nights. If you've wanted to learn more about photographic art and collecting, we encourage you to join CPA's vibrant, supportive and ever- expanding photography community by becoming a member.

Center for Photographic Art is a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation • 501(c)(3)