---
title: Colorado Photographic Arts Center
description: >-
  Denver nonprofit supporting photographers through exhibitions, classes, and
  community programs.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/colorado-photographic-arts-center'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-02'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
organizationType: Arts center
location: 'Denver, CO, United States'
website: 'https://cpacphoto.org/'
yearFounded: 1963
---

# Colorado Photographic Arts Center

*Arts center • Denver, CO, United States*

## About

Denver nonprofit supporting photographers through exhibitions, classes, and community programs.

Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) is a photography-focused arts organization based in Denver's Golden Triangle Creative District. It supports photographers at every level through educational classes and workshops, a membership program, and exhibition opportunities. CPAC presents exhibitions such as Sites of Memory and Mary Ellen Mark: Indian Circus, and runs community initiatives like the Celebrate Colorado Photo Competition.

The organization is also affiliated with Month of Photography Denver, a biennial festival celebrating photography through exhibitions and events across the region.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1963
- **Address:** 1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver, CO 80203
- **Website:** https://cpacphoto.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpacphoto/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpacphoto/

## Programs

View current programs from Colorado Photographic Arts Center on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/colorado-photographic-arts-center