…passionate about photography as an art form.

And we’re excited to share our passion with you.

Dedicated

For over a decade, our focus has been to gather and engage experts and curious newcomers in conversation about the ways photography connects and enriches our community.

Independent

From our roots as an advisory council to one of the largest museums in the country, PAC LA is now recognized as a leading independent resource for the entire arts community in Los Angeles and beyond.

Connected

We bring together artists, gallerists, museums, collectors, educators, and individuals to create unique collaborations, programs and experiences.

Active

PAC LA produces a robust calendar of expertly curated public and member events throughout the city, along with online talks and guided travel, on our own and in partnership with other notable arts organizations. We also produce a thought-provoking digital newsletter every month. It’s free, so why not subscribe?

Here for You

PAC LA exists to build, educate, and engage our community, and that means we do this for you. Whether you are a supporting member, a viewer on our YouTube channel, a follower on Instagram, or a first time guest at an event in your neighborhood, we are so glad you found us.

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PAC LA PRESENTS: YEAR OF THE WOMAN

In honor of the powerful women who helped to shape PAC LA's first decade, we are launching Year of the Woman, a series of flagship public educational events celebrating notable women in fine art photography. The organization is building an entire year of programming around this central theme and will offer free, in-person events, held quarterly at venues across the city in 2025 and early 2026.

Read more here.

This groundbreaking programming initiative is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Eastman Museum Los Angeles.

Nov 1 | Discussion and Book Signing with Sally Stein

The Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles and Rose Gallery are pleased to host a discussion and book signing with Sally Stein to celebrate her new publication, Close-Ups From Afar. Selected Short and Longer Essays On Social Uses Of Photography.

Sally Stein has long investigated the role of photography in relation to broader questions of culture and society. This collection of her selected essays brings together essential writings from over five decades, cumulatively demonstrating Stein's distinctive critical approach to the history and proliferation of photography, and its role within mass media and contemporary culture.

All are welcome to join us for a lively and insightful conversation. Admission is free, and there will be books available for purchase and signature by the author.

Saturday Nov 1 | 2 PM PST | FREE

ROSEGALLERY | Register Here

Photo Forward | FEB 2023

PAC LA organized and hosted Photo Forward, a brand new, 100% free Photography Fair at Bergamont Station in Santa Monica. Over the course of a weekend, thousands of visitors experienced the excitement of discovering new work, meeting notable gallerists, and learning from PAC LA presenters on topics ranging from the creation of photo books to starting a photo collection.

NOV 7 | Reception with Mary Beth Heffernan & Siri Kaur

PAC LA Members - Please join us for a closing reception and conversation with Mary Beth Heffernan and Siri Kaur. Both artists are featured in the inaugural exhibition at the new PAC LA office/gallery in downtown Los Angeles. The show also features work by Alanna Airitam and Alia Malley. In addition to the opportunity to spend time with two remarkable local photographers, this is the final opportunity to see all of these works before the exhibition ends.

Friday Nov 7 | 2 PM PST | FREE

The Reef | Members - RSVP Here

NOV 12-15 | Member Travel Opportunity: Paris Photo 2025

Paris Photo 2025 will be held at the Grand Palais from November 12-16. As a benefit of joining PAC LA, members are welcome to request a complementary VIP Paris Photo pass for two, but why not treat yourself to a Premium Experience that only PAC LA can offer? You'll enjoy personalized, private access to the City and photography culture beyond the Fair, expertly curated and led by our very own Paris experts. It's an unforgettable way to truly be a VIP in Paris!

November 12-15 2025 | Premium Experience - $1,000

Paris, France | Members - RSVP Here

APR 30 - MAY 3 2026 | Member Travel Opportunity: Upstate NY

The George Eastman Museum is the historical epicenter of photography in America and its collections and curators are a literal treasure trove for lovers of the medium. Through our unique partnership, PAC LA has the opportunity to bring our members to Upstate NY this spring as VIP guests. In addition to immersive behind-the-scenes Museum access and exclusive experiences with a notable collector and a Magnum photographer, we will spend time exploring the fabled architecture and arts scene in nearby Buffalo. This full-service guided trip also includes delectable tastes of the famed farm-to-table cuisine of the region, and great company to enjoy every moment with!

April 30 - May 4 2025 | $1,850 for members | $2,150 non-members

Rochester & Buffalo NY | Register Here

Instagram Live: A Conversation with Cara Romero | SEPT 2025

Continuing our Year of the Woman celebration virtually, PAC LA presented an engaging Instagram Live event hosted by Hannah Sloan with Santa Fe-based photographer and visual artist Cara Romero.

An enrolled citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Romero was raised between contrasting settings: the rural Chemehuevi reservation in Mojave Desert, CA and the urban sprawl of Houston, TX. Romero’s identity informs her work, a blend of fine art and editorial photography, shaped by years of study and a visceral approach to representing Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural memory, collective history, and lived experiences from a Native American female perspective.

By staging theatrical compositions infused with dramatic color, Romero takes on the role of storyteller, using contemporary photography techniques to depict the modernity of Native peoples, illuminating Indigenous worldviews and aspects supernaturalism in everyday life.

See the event on Instagram, here.

PAC LA Membership connects you directly to the heart of the photographic arts community here in Los Angeles.