Colorado Photographic Arts Center

Founded in 1963, the Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) is Denver's only nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to photography and the largest center for photography in the Mountain West region. Located in Denver's Golden Triangle Creative District at 1200 Lincoln Street, CPAC relocated to its current single-level, 2,000-square-foot space in 2023 — a light-filled gallery that is fully wheelchair accessible and situated steps from the city's arts and culture institutions. The gallery hosts 7–10 juried exhibitions annually, free to the public year-round, alongside 50+ community events and a permanent collection of more than 800 fine art prints. The space is available for private event rentals, accommodating up to 150 guests for cocktail receptions or 75 guests for seated dinners. Events take place surrounded by rotating photography exhibitions, giving private gatherings a distinctive creative backdrop. CPAC supports the full range of event types — launch parties, small weddings and receptions, bridal and baby showers, private cocktail parties and dinners, and corporate events — with included furniture and a food prep area in the adjacent classroom.