Centre for Contemporary Photography

Centre for Contemporary Photography

There is an organisation that I’ve found called the Centre for Contemporary Photography.  They are similar to QCP in that you can hire their venue out for exhibition, but they do provide more than this. They are also useful for finding out about exhibitions and opportunities for photographic artists. It lists out organisations that are useful to photographers and also competitions that are available in each State.  

They are based in Melbourne and run their own exhibitions and competitions.  They also provide education, such as photography courses, lectures and information on photographic practice.

The following information is found on their website:

About ccp

The Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) is one of Australia’s premier venues for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing a context for the enjoyment, education, understanding and appraisal of contemporary practice.

History

Established in 1986 by the photographic community as a not-for-profit exhibition and resource centre, CCP has played a pivotal role in the support of photo-based arts and public engagement with photography. In 2005 CCP relocated to purpose designed premises by Sean Godsell Architects.

Exhibitions

CCP’s exhibition program is presented across five exhibition spaces, including the Night Projection Window viewed from George and Kerr Streets after dark, and features a diverse range of photo-based arts from emerging to established artists. The program includes individual, group and curated exhibitions representing the very best of local, interstate and international photography. CCP welcomes proposals from emerging and established artists, as well as curators and writers. Information regarding exhibition proposals can be found at www.ccp.org.au/proposals.php. Admission to CCP is free. CCP is fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams.

CCP MEMBERSHIP

CCP Members share an active interest in contemporary photo-based art and enjoy a direct involvement in CCP exhibitions and activities. Their support enables the Centre to develop its aims and expand its services and programs. CCP membership includes a number of valuable benefits:

• Regular information and invitations to CCP exhibitions and members only events
• 15 % discount on books at the CCP Shop
• Discounts for CCP workshops and lectures
• Discounts on entry to Award exhibitions such as the Kodak Salon and the CCP Documentary Photography Award
• Discounts to local and related businesses upon presentation of a CCP membership card

Annual membership fee

Concession $33
Full $55
Institutional $220

For more information, see their website: http://www.ccp.org.au/opportunities.php