Center for Creative Photography facts for kids
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The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) is a special place in Tucson, Arizona. It's part of the University of Arizona campus. The CCP started in 1975. It's like a huge library and museum for photographs.
They keep the work of over 60 famous American photographers. This includes all the photos and notes from people like Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. They even have all the negatives from Ansel Adams' work. The CCP has more than 80,000 pictures by over 2,000 photographers! The CCP helps us understand photography and its history.
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What is the Center for Creative Photography?
Ansel Adams, a very famous photographer, helped start the CCP. In 1989, the CCP moved to its current building. This building is about 55,000 square feet (5,100 square meters). It is part of the university's Fine Arts Complex.
The CCP is all about photography as an art form. They have amazing photos by many artists. Some of these photographers include Richard Avedon, Wynn Bullock, Edward Steichen, and Paul Strand.
Discovering Photography as Art
The gallery at the CCP is open to everyone. It always has new and interesting photo exhibits. You can also see some of the CCP's collection online. Just visit their official website.
The CCP also offers many cool programs. They have educational classes and help for researchers. There's even a museum store where you can buy things. Students from the University of Arizona can get special internships here.
Learning and Events at the CCP
The CCP has a large lecture hall. It can seat 240 people. This hall has great sound and video equipment. It's used for many classes in the College of Fine Arts. It also hosts special talks and events about photography.
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In Spanish: Centro para la Fotografía Creativa para niños
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Interior of the center
