PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS COUNCIL LOS ANGELES PAC LA


Our Mission

The Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles creates unique collaborative programming that engages and educates the community in an evolving public conversation about photography and photo-based art.

Our Vision

We recognize photography and photo-based art connects us to one another and pushes the boundaries of our understanding.

As we build upon our knowledge of photography’s complex history, PAC LA fosters a deeper understanding of contemporary artists and their influence on our culture. We engage our diverse community through active learning opportunities – through viewing and discussing classic and contemporary photography, hearing lectures by experts, engaging in an ongoing dialogue with artists and participating in photo-focused travel.

Giving back is fundamental to the PAC LA culture. Through volunteer work, partnerships, mentoring and grant initiatives we empower the PAC LA community to contribute to a new generation of scholars, artists, students and social activists discovering photography as a powerful means of self-expression. Join us and experience the wide range of photographic activity in the art capital of Los Angeles and beyond.



Engaging with artists, members, professionals, lecturers & more

Artist Talks,
Online Lectures,
Educational Programming,
Studio Visits, Gallery Visits,
Private Collection Tours,
Curator-led Walkthroughs of Museum Exhibitions,
Local and International Travel Opportunities

 

About PAC LA Programming
PAC LA co-facilitates events and programming for all areas of the photographic arts, with special programming offered to PAC LA members, and public events that are online and free. Visit upcoming events and our archive of past events.

Learn about PAC LA Membership.

 
 
 

MEMBERSHIP & OPPORTUNITIES

 
 

PAC LA Membership offers curated photography news & events updates, visits to galleries, museums & artists' studios. Enjoy lectures & online programs, local & international travel opportunities

 
 

Events & Programming

Member Programming & Events | See Past Member Events
You're invited to special member programming and events, year round! Meet artists at their galleries. Join lectures on all aspects of photography.

Curator-Led Museum Exhibition Walkthroughs*
Come to our curator-led walkthroughs at major museums including: The Getty, The Hammer, LACMA, The Huntington, The Norton Simon Museum, and more.

Artists’ Studio Visits*
Meet artists in studio and discuss their work process.

Online Conversation Series
Virtual Lectures & Artist Talks

Newsletters

Member Newsletter (Quarterly)
Stay connected with the PAC LA community network through our quarterly Member Newsletter.

PAC LA Monthly Newsletter
Get news from the world of photography, the Los Angeles photography community, and educational opportunities with our monthly newsletter.

Travel

PAC LA Travel Program offers co-curated photography-focused travel opportunities throughout the year.
Previous destinations have included Japan, Chicago, Mexico City, Paris, New York, Carmel, Kansas City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco

Have a membership question? | membership@paclosangeles.com

EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

Online Conversations

 

Upcoming
Online Conversations:


Make sure to visit our Youtube Channel for more of our past conversations!


Member Programming

 

Upcoming:

Friday, March 29
Online Conversation: Artist Lecture–Adrian L. Burrell
Virtual Event
RSVP

Saturday, April 6
Exhibition Walkthrough:
Desire to See - Photographs by Agnès Varda
Fahey/Klein
In-Person Event

Saturday, April 20
Curator Walkthrough: ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN
With Rebecca Morse
LACMA
In-Person Event

Travel Program:

Toronto, Canada
CONTACT Photography Festival + More
May 14–19, 2024
Book Your Reservation


For full access to PAC LA Member Programming and Events – Join us today!
Have an Event + Programming question? | events@paclosangeles.com



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