Mission: As a non-profit, CPAC is dedicated to fostering the understanding and appreciation of excellent photography in all forms and concepts through exhibitions, education and community outreach. CPAC benefits the Mountain West region’s photographic community by nurturing new talent, expanding concepts, generating skills, piquing interest, and contributing to a sustainable market for collectors and artists. CPAC is supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Bonfils Stanton Foundation, and by funding from the Colorado Creative Industries Division, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.