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Established as the Victorian Centre for Photography (VCP) by representatives of the [[photograph]]ic community on advice of Bernie O’Regan who completed a study of its feasibility in the previous year, the VCP’s first space was a shopfront on Rathdowne Street in Carlton, an inner suburb of Melbourne. It was supported by funding from the Victorian Ministry for the Arts and from the Australia Council and issued an irregular newsletter to members.<ref>{{Citation | author1=Victorian Centre for Photography | title=Newsletter | publication-date=1980 | publisher=Victorian Centre for Photography | issn=1036-3750}}</ref> The organisation developed from a small community operation for local photographers to become one of Melbourne's premier contemporary art spaces.{{cn|date=May 2018}} A major contribution was the survey exhibition ''The Thousand Mile Stare'' which toured the nation through 1988–1989<ref> |
Established as the Victorian Centre for Photography (VCP) by representatives of the [[photograph]]ic community on advice of Bernie O’Regan who completed a study of its feasibility in the previous year, the VCP’s first space was a shopfront on Rathdowne Street in Carlton, an inner suburb of Melbourne. It was supported by funding from the Victorian Ministry for the Arts and from the Australia Council and issued an irregular newsletter to members.<ref>{{Citation | author1=Victorian Centre for Photography | title=Newsletter | publication-date=1980 | publisher=Victorian Centre for Photography | issn=1036-3750}}</ref> The organisation developed from a small community operation for local photographers to become one of Melbourne's premier contemporary art spaces.{{cn|date=May 2018}} A major contribution was the survey exhibition ''The Thousand Mile Stare'' which toured the nation through 1988–1989<ref>Bennett, David & Agee, Joyce & Victorian Centre for Photography (1988). ''The thousand mile stare : a photographic exhibition''. The Victorian Centre for Photography Inc, Melbourne, Vic</ref><ref>Ennis, Helen & Hall, Susan & National Library of Australia & Ennis, Helen (2004). ''Intersections : photography, history and the National Library of Australia''. National Library of Australia, Canberra, 274.</ref> |
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VCP moved to larger quarters at 205 Johnston Street, [[Fitzroy, Victoria|Fitzroy]] and shortly after changed its name to Centre for Contemporary Photography in the early 1990s to reflect its contemporary orientation.<ref>Photo body 'moves shop' (1992, June 22). ''The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995)'', p. 14. Retrieved May 31, 2018, from <nowiki>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126930406</nowiki></ref> In 2005, CCP relocated to 404 George Street, Fitzroy, in purpose-designed premises by [[Sean_godsell|Sean Godsell]] Architects. |
VCP moved to larger quarters at 205 Johnston Street, [[Fitzroy, Victoria|Fitzroy]] and shortly after changed its name to Centre for Contemporary Photography in the early 1990s to reflect its contemporary orientation.<ref>Photo body 'moves shop' (1992, June 22). ''The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995)'', p. 14. Retrieved May 31, 2018, from <nowiki>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126930406</nowiki></ref> In 2005, CCP relocated to 404 George Street, Fitzroy, in purpose-designed premises by [[Sean_godsell|Sean Godsell]] Architects. |
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As a [[Nonprofit organization|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.{{cn|date=May 2018}} Artists who have exhibited at CCP include [[Gregory Crewdson]], [[David Noonan (artist)|David Noonan]], [[Taryn Simon]], [[Jane Burton]] and [[Patricia Piccinini]].{{cn|date=May 2018}} |
As a [[Nonprofit organization|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.{{cn|date=May 2018}} Artists who have exhibited at CCP include [[Gregory Crewdson]], [[David Noonan (artist)|David Noonan]], [[Taryn Simon]], [[Jane Burton]] and [[Patricia Piccinini]].{{cn|date=May 2018}} |
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The organisation celebrated its 30th year in July 2016 with an exhibition ''From Silver Gelatin to Instagram: Celebrating 30 Years of the CCP'' of work donated from prominent Australian photographers to raise funds after it became one of 62 arts institutions to lose federal funding.[https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/art-and-design/silver-gelatin-instagram-celebrating-30-years-ccp] Long-serving Director Naomi Cass resigned in June 2018, at which date the CCP is yet to appoint a replacement.[https://procounter.com.au/2018/06/05/naomi-cass-resigns-from-ccp/] Previous Directors include [[Susan Fereday]], Stuart Koop, Tessa Dwyer, and [[Charlotte Day]]. Other staff have included the art historian Daniel Palmer. |
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Former name | Victorian Centre for Photography |
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| Established | 1986 |
| Location | 404 George Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
| Website | ccp |
The Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP), in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, is a venue for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts, providing a context for the enjoyment, education, understanding and appraisal of contemporary practice.
History
Established as the Victorian Centre for Photography (VCP) by representatives of the photographic community on advice of Bernie O’Regan who completed a study of its feasibility in the previous year, the VCP’s first space was a shopfront on Rathdowne Street in Carlton, an inner suburb of Melbourne. It was supported by funding from the Victorian Ministry for the Arts and from the Australia Council and issued an irregular newsletter to members.[1] The organisation developed from a small community operation for local photographers to become one of Melbourne's premier contemporary art spaces.[citation needed] A major contribution was the survey exhibition The Thousand Mile Stare which toured the nation through 1988–1989[2][3]
VCP moved to larger quarters at 205 Johnston Street, Fitzroy and shortly after changed its name to Centre for Contemporary Photography in the early 1990s to reflect its contemporary orientation.[4] In 2005, CCP relocated to 404 George Street, Fitzroy, in purpose-designed premises by Sean Godsell Architects.
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.[citation needed] Artists who have exhibited at CCP include Gregory Crewdson, David Noonan, Taryn Simon, Jane Burton and Patricia Piccinini.[citation needed]
The organisation celebrated its 30th year in July 2016 with an exhibition From Silver Gelatin to Instagram: Celebrating 30 Years of the CCP of work donated from prominent Australian photographers to raise funds after it became one of 62 arts institutions to lose federal funding.[1] Long-serving Director Naomi Cass resigned in June 2018, at which date the CCP is yet to appoint a replacement.[2] Previous Directors include Susan Fereday, Stuart Koop, Tessa Dwyer, and Charlotte Day. Other staff have included the art historian Daniel Palmer.
Exhibitions
CCP's exhibition program is presented across five exhibition spaces, including the Night Projection Window, viewed from 9 pm to 2 am, and features a diverse range of photo-based arts from emerging to established artists. The program includes individual, group and curated exhibitions representing local, interstate and international photography, from emerging and established artists, as well as curators and writers. Admission to CCP is free.
Education
CCP presents Artist Floor Talks by exhibiting artists each Saturday following exhibition openings. CCP also presents education programs including photography courses run by Les Walkling. CCP also runs an annual series of public lectures. Past speakers have included Geoffrey Batchen, Martin Parr and Victor Burgin.[citation needed]
Publishing
In April 2009, CCP began publishing Flash - a quarterly online journal. Flash includes reviews, interviews and commentary on photography and video in Australia by a diverse group of established and emerging writers. Currently edited by Kyla McFarlane, Flash is a free journal.
See also
References
- ^ Victorian Centre for Photography (1980), Newsletter, Victorian Centre for Photography, ISSN 1036-3750
- ^ Bennett, David & Agee, Joyce & Victorian Centre for Photography (1988). The thousand mile stare : a photographic exhibition. The Victorian Centre for Photography Inc, Melbourne, Vic
- ^ Ennis, Helen & Hall, Susan & National Library of Australia & Ennis, Helen (2004). Intersections : photography, history and the National Library of Australia. National Library of Australia, Canberra, 274.
- ^ Photo body 'moves shop' (1992, June 22). The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), p. 14. Retrieved May 31, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126930406