Off The Wall Join us on October 1 for an evening of fine art, door prizes, trivia questions and fun. Your Off the Wall ticket purchase will guarantee an upgrade to your art collection while supporting DCP's efforts to bring the power of photography to our North Texas community.

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Join us for a captivating webinar that will take us back to 1936 and the work of intrepid photographer Polly Smith. We'll also check in with the current renovation of the Fair Park's Hall of State.
Upcoming webinar
  • Thu. Oct 15, 2020

    • Polly Smith: Fair Park,
    Photography and the Texas Centennial

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    Upgrade your art collection while supporting DCP! All art ticket holders will receive a unique photograph from our annual fundraiser – a twist on the traditional art auction.
      October 1, 2020

    Off The Wall
    Fundraiser

    DCP Event
    POSTPONED
    Explore this immersive and intimate exhibition of "Family Imprint" and hear how Nancy Borowick used photography to process the difficult years of her parents' cancer treatment.
    No exhibition openings currently scheduled

    Nancy Borowick Exhibition Opening
    and Artist Talk

    DCP Event
    Postponed
    Members free
    DCP and Don's Camera are joining forces to give you a chance to buy, sell or swap photo gear of all kinds!
    March 28 Swap Meet has been postponed.

    Photo Swap Meet:
    Buy, Sell, Trade, Gawk

    DCP Event
    Postponed
    Watch a selected documentary about photography and stay for an after-movie discussion.
    No movies currently scheduled

    Movie Nights
    at DCP

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    Previous Events

    Join us as juror Nancy Borowick discusses her selections for the Picturing Home online exhibition.
    July 18, 2020

    Picturing Home Online Exhibition Reception

    DCP Event
    Photographers Nancy Borowick, Terra Fondriest, Ed Kashi, Christopher Lee, Kirsten Lewis and Patrizia Montanari will discuss their experiences and why it's important to capture life's moments right now.
    May 28, 2020

    Documentary Photography
    Roundtable

    DCP Event
    Come by and see the opening of our first Members Show exhibition, tour our building and learn more about DCP and its programs.
    February 20, 2020

    Open House
    and Members Show Opening Reception

    DCP Event
    Join photographer John Langmore at the opening of his exhibition Open Range.
    Opening Reception: January 22 Exhibition: Jan 22-Feb 13

    John Langmore Exhibition
    Opening Reception

    DCP Event
    John Langmore will show his documentary about modern working cowboys on America's largest and most remote cattle ranches. Stay for a discussion with the filmmaker following the screening.
    February 13, 2020

    Film Screening:
    "COWBOYS" by John Langmore

    DCP Event
    Austin-based photographer John Langmore will share his most recent projects, highlighting the cowboys of America on the country's largest ranches.
    January 23, 2020

    DCP Speaker Series: John Langmore

    DCP Event
    Members only
    Join your fellow DCP members and Executive Director Peter Poulides at the Amon Carter Museum to see the Gordon Parks exhibition.
    December 21, 2019

    Member Field Trip:
    Amon Carter Museum

    DCP Event
    Alan Ross recounts his experiences as Ansel Adams' photographic assistant and how he developed his own fine art printing techniques.
    February 27, 2020

    DCP Speaker Series: Alan Ross

    DCP Event
    Hear about photographer Lisa Elmaleh's adventures through rural America using the portable darkroom in the back of her truck.
    December 10, 2019

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Lisa Elmaleh

    DCP Event
    DCP and Don's Camera are hosting a casual gathering to share ideas about alt process in Dallas.
    December 9, 2019

    Alt Process
    Get Together

    DCP Event
    Join renowned street photographer Harvey Stein at the opening of his exhibition Mexico Between Life and Death.
    Opening Reception: November 6 Exhibition: Nov 6-Dec 3

    Harvey Stein Exhibition and
    Opening Reception

    DCP Event
    Renowned street photographer Harvey Stein speaks about his experiences documenting Mexican life in small towns and villages.
    November 7, 2019

    DCP Speaker Series: Harvey Stein

    DCP Event
    Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Sacred Spaces exhibition. This reception is free and open to all.
    Opening Reception: Oct 18 Exhibition: Oct 18-Nov 2, 2019

    Sacred Spaces Exhibition and
    Opening Reception

    DCP Event
    DCP and Texas Photographic Society are honored to present an evening with Jeremy Lock, seven-time military photojournalist of the year.
    April 24, 2019

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Jeremy Lock

    DCP Event
    Join Arthur as he traces his photographic life, from his early beginnings to both his commercial and personal work along with the stories behind the photographs.
    September 27, 2018

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Arthur Meyerson

    DCP Event
    Jennifer Spelman will show a wide range of work and share stories about her time in Cuba and how it has influenced the way she sees.
    July 26, 2018

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Jennifer Spelman

    DCP Event
    Award winning photographer Robert Moore shares stories from his past in publishing and experiences from his current travel and street photography.
    May 2, 2018

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Robert Moore

    DCP Event
    Renowned photojournalist Ed Kashi will share a range of stories, issues and approaches that represent the frontiers of visual storytelling, from smartphone photography to short documentary films.
    March 8, 2018

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Ed Kashi

    DCP Event
    Missy Finger, co-owner of PDNB Gallery, will join photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales for a conversation about seeking and maintaining gallery representation.
    January 18, 2018

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Missy Finger and Jeanine Michna-Bales

    DCP Event
    Mike plans to talk about his imagery covering severe weather, northern lights, landscape, the Milky Way and more.
    December 6, 2017

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Mike Mezeul

    DCP Event
    Join Reid Callanan, founder and director of Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, for an evening of conversation and images focused on the joy and wonder of living a photographic life.
    October 19, 2017

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Reid Callanan

    DCP Event
    DCP and Texas Photographic Society are proud to present an evening of inspiring lectures by two talented photographers and educators: Scott Hilton and Kenda North.
    September 14, 2017

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Scott Hilton and Kenda North

    DCP Event
    JB and Susan Harlin are on a mission to capture their world with camera and film sizes that range from 4×10 to 16×20 inches.
    April 20, 2017

    DCP Speaker Series:
    JB and Susan Harlin

    DCP Event
    DCP and TPS are delighted to bring Mary Virginia Swanson to Dallas to present this informative and richly illustrated lecture on publishing options for artists.
    November 11, 2016

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Mary Virginia Swanson

    DCP Event
    This husband and wife duo will share insight and stories of their careers in photography.
    September 29, 2016

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Susan kae Grant and Richard Klein

    DCP Event
    Robert will share how his love for making images has evolved over the years and discuss how he used his iPhone and the Hipstamatic app to produce his most recent book, The Phone Book.
    June 9, 2016

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Robert Herman

    DCP Event
    Mike Bain, the North American Ilford Rep, will share the history of Ilford and discuss the resurgence of interest in film photography and the future of the art.
    April 20, 2016

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Mike Bain

    DCP Event
    As founding members of alt8, an alternative processes group based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frank and Loli have worked extensively in nontraditional image-making methods.
    March 16, 2016

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Loli Kantor and Frank Lopez

    DCP Event
    Ed Kashi is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our times.
    October 27, 2015

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Ed Kashi

    DCP Event
    DCP and the TPS are proud to present an evening of inspiring lectures by two talented photographers: Dornith Doherty and Lupita Murillo Tinnen, former graduate school mentor and student respectively.
    August 20, 2015

    DCP Speaker Series:
    Dornith Doherty and Lupita Murillo Tinnen

    DCP Event
    MISSION STATEMENT
    Dallas Center for Photography encourages creativity and experimentation at all skill levels. We believe in the power of photography to fuel personal growth and connect our community through education, events and exhibitions.
    HOW TO GET INVOLVED
    DCP wants to ensure that photography has a place to call home in the thriving arts scene of North Texas and welcomes all creators and appreciators of photography. We invite you to take a class, become a member, see an exhibition or attend one of our many events.



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