About ACP

Introduction

Promoting photography from the past, of the present and with an eye on the future is the mission of the Austin Center for Photography. Through exhibitions, lectures, discussion groups, and education in the form of workshops, ACP will bring deeper appreciation for the art of traditional film based and digital photography to the City of Austin’s vibrant arts community.

ACP was officially launched in January 2009, bringing to Austin a dynamic lecture series -- the Icons of Photography. ACP will begin to connect with existing arts and photographic organizations in the area. As ACP grows, additional activities planned include: workshops, photographic competitions and exhibitions to augment the Icons of Photography lecture series.

Eventually establishing the Center as a physical space capable of housing exhibitions and providing darkroom and digital lab facilities will enable ACP to offer a wide array of photographic workshops and education classes to the public. ACP will be a place to learn, share and grow in all aspects of photography providing a much needed nexus for photographic discoveries from Texas, the United States, and around the world.

As a membership driven organization and a non-profit with 501(c)(3) status, ACP will be funded by member dues, gallery, workshop fees and call for submission fees, as well as donations and grants. ACP welcomes photographers, students and the general public to become members and to help expand knowledge and appreciation for photography in all its forms.

Read our Vision Statement.