Summer 2025

The Center for Photographic Ar t: A Galler y and a Classroom B Y MART Y ME E DUNN C ameras and Carmel just go together. Countless photographers, whether vaca- tioning amateurs or famous professionals, have taken memorable shots throughout the glorious backdrop this area offers. Carmel is also a hub for people wanting to learn more about the how-tos of photography. The Center for Photographic Art (CfPA), located in Carmel’s iconic Sunset Center, was founded in 1988, piggybacking on the trailblazing work of renowned camera masters such as Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. 'J4% is E nonprofit orgEni^Etion sustEined through memberships, fundraising and dona- tions. Grants to artists—from $20,000 to $30,000—are awarded annually. The gallery focuses on notable exhibits of West Coast artists with juried shows, lectures and workshops offering photographers enhanced training and giving the community a salon in which to witness the magic of the camera. Recently, Executive Director Ann Jastrab and her staff have hosted several special events, including their inaugural PhotoCarmel. This festival encompassed high-caliber exhibits around the peninsula; it will likely become an annual event. On tap is October’s 8x10 Fundraising Exhibition, a not-to-miss auction of 100 small works. For more information about The Center for Photographic Art, call 831/625-5181 or visit www.photography.org. SHORT CUTS ARTS The Center for Photographic Art aims a big lens on the photographic talent in this area, and admission is free at the unique gallery, open Wednesday through Sunday. 80 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 Photo: Ann Jastrab