---
title: Center for Photographic Art
description: >-
  A historic members' photography gallery in Carmel, California, rooted in the
  1967 Friends of Photography.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/center-for-photographic-art'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-02'
updatedAt: '2026-09-06'
organizationType: Non-profit gallery / art space
location: 'Carmel, CA, United States'
website: 'http://www.photography.org'
yearFounded: 1967
---

# Center for Photographic Art

*Non-profit gallery / art space • Carmel, CA, United States*

## About

A historic members' photography gallery in Carmel, California, rooted in the 1967 Friends of Photography.

Center for Photographic Art (CPA) is a members' photography gallery based in Carmel, California, tracing its roots to the Friends of Photography, founded in 1967 by artists including Ansel Adams, Cole Weston, and Wynn Bullock. It is the second oldest members' photography gallery space in the country and continues to serve its members, the local community, and the broader world of photographic arts. CPA presents juried exhibitions, artist talks, book signings, and portfolio review sessions, and hosts an annual International Juried Exhibition with cash awards.

The organization also offers online workshops and fundraising exhibitions to support its ongoing programming.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1967
- **Address:** The Sunset Center, San Carlos and 9th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
- **Website:** http://www.photography.org
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerphotographicart/, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photography.org/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CPACarmel, twitter: https://twitter.com/ctrphotographic

## Programs

View current programs from Center for Photographic Art on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/center-for-photographic-art