Colorado Photographic Arts Center

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The Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) is a non-profit photography organization that holds exhibitions and has a collection of photographic materials in Denver, Colorado. Originally founded in 1963, the Center has moved around to various spaces over the years, but now has found a home at 1070 Bannock Street in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood. [1]

In 1983 it was at 1730 Gaylord Street. [2] It was in a Belmar storefront for 10 years before returning to Denver. [3] It moved into its current space in 2017. [4]

In addition to exhibitions, CPAC offers classes and workshops. [5] [6]

In December 2017, the Center held an exhibition of veterans' photography. [7]

Volunteers play an important part in its operations. [8]

Exhibitions have included the work of Bree Lamb [9] and Jessica Yatrofsky. [10]

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References

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  2. McCarthy, Kevin J. (November 18, 1985). "Cultural Resource Guide for Colorado Teachers". U.S. Department of Education via Google Books.
  3. "Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) celebrates its return to Denver with a variety show". The Denver Post. July 31, 2013.
  4. Froyd, Susan (January 10, 2017). "The Colorado Photographic Arts Center Is Ready to Roll — Again". Westword.
  5. "Colorado Photographic Arts Center". www.denver.org.
  6. "Popular Photography". November 18, 1981 via Google Books.
  7. "Veterans Express Artistry In Photography Exhibit". December 15, 2017.
  8. Pedigo, Karlie Huckels, Jake. "Get Involved: Colorado Photographic Arts Center". www.kunc.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. "Bree Lamb's Exhibition, "Remember Me" at Colorado Photographic Arts Center | Department of Art | New Mexico State University". artdepartment.nmsu.edu.
  10. "MFA Photography 2009 Alumni, Jessica Yatrofsky Featured in Role Reversal Exhibition at The Colorado Photographic Arts Center". Art, Media, & Technology. March 7, 2018.