The Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) is an organization of regional and other camera clubs, as well as individuals, in Canada and around the world. It was established in 1998 as a result of the merger of the National Association of Photographic Arts (NAPA) and the Colour Photographic Association of Canada (CPAC). Its major interest is to serve Canadian photographers. The association aims "to promote the art and science of photography in all its forms throughout Canada and the world".[1] It is headquartered in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
The Colour Photographic Association of Canada (CPAC) was formed in May 1947 in Toronto. CPAC grew to sponsor conventions on colour photography beginning in 1953.[2]
In 1967, the desire to promote all aspects of photography, including black and white imagery, was beyond the scope and interests of CPAC. This led to the formation of the National Association for Photographic Art (NAPA) in December 1967. NAPA sponsored conferences, exhibitions, and competitions.[2]
In 1996, the boards of NAPA and CPAC agreed that a single organization would better serve the needs of Canadian photographers and photographic clubs. The two clubs worked together to merge, and established the Canadian Association for Photographic Art in 1998.[2]
Canadian Camera
NAPA began publishing Camera Canada.[when?] It later evolved into Fotoflash Journal, and finally became Canadian Camera, published quarterly.[2]
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