CPW Kingston
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Dedicated to supporting a diverse range of artists working in photography through exhibitions, artist residencies, artist talks, workshops, and a digital media lab.
On Thursday February 5, we welcome Dale Rio to “Meet the Artist." Rio will present her current bodies of work & how they fit into different approaches of imagemaking. She will also discuss the importance & ways she’s been able to find and create community
RSVP: https://ow.ly/sTBv50Y0Rnu
RSVP: https://ow.ly/sTBv50Y0Rnu
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
On Thursday February 5, we welcome Dale Rio to “Meet the Artist." Rio will present her current bodies of work & how they fit into different approaches of imagemaking. She will also discuss the importance & ways she’s been able to find and create community
RSVP: https://ow.ly/sTBv50Y0Rnu
RSVP: https://ow.ly/sTBv50Y0Rnu
Dear artists: T-minus seven days until the portal for Woodstock AIR closes! Woodstock AIR encourages US-based, BIPOC-identifying artists working in any genre of photography or related media to apply.
Portal closes 11:59PM, 1/31!
More info and submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Portal closes 11:59PM, 1/31!
More info and submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
January 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Dear artists: T-minus seven days until the portal for Woodstock AIR closes! Woodstock AIR encourages US-based, BIPOC-identifying artists working in any genre of photography or related media to apply.
Portal closes 11:59PM, 1/31!
More info and submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Portal closes 11:59PM, 1/31!
More info and submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Meet the 10 artists shortlisted for the 2026 CPW Saltzman Prize! This prize identifies the achievements of an emerging photographer whose recent work has garnered wider visibility & whose voice contributes fresh perspectives to photography & visual culture.
More info: https://ow.ly/GOVM50Y1oPL
More info: https://ow.ly/GOVM50Y1oPL
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Meet the 10 artists shortlisted for the 2026 CPW Saltzman Prize! This prize identifies the achievements of an emerging photographer whose recent work has garnered wider visibility & whose voice contributes fresh perspectives to photography & visual culture.
More info: https://ow.ly/GOVM50Y1oPL
More info: https://ow.ly/GOVM50Y1oPL
Thanks to intern Jasper Lavan for capturing some of the behind-the-scene work that goes into mounting exhibitions at CPW! The January 31 reception is free but RSVPs are encouraged: https://ow.ly/ll0050Y1u2x
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Thanks to intern Jasper Lavan for capturing some of the behind-the-scene work that goes into mounting exhibitions at CPW! The January 31 reception is free but RSVPs are encouraged: https://ow.ly/ll0050Y1u2x
On this national holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we invite you all to the opening reception for four very MLK-adjacent exhibitions at CPW.
The FREE reception at 25 Dederick St. on January 31 runs 5:00-8:00PM. All are welcome!
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/xsrX50XZLn7
The FREE reception at 25 Dederick St. on January 31 runs 5:00-8:00PM. All are welcome!
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/xsrX50XZLn7
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
On this national holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we invite you all to the opening reception for four very MLK-adjacent exhibitions at CPW.
The FREE reception at 25 Dederick St. on January 31 runs 5:00-8:00PM. All are welcome!
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/xsrX50XZLn7
The FREE reception at 25 Dederick St. on January 31 runs 5:00-8:00PM. All are welcome!
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/xsrX50XZLn7
January 20 Photo Club, w/ DocuClubHV, will screen 3 works-in-progress doc shorts. All are welcome!
"Ziatun: Resistance Through Food," (Sophie Lemmerman)
"Lineage: Zeehan Wazed," (Bradford R. Devins / OWLEY Studios)
"From Bones to Bronze," (Evan Cohen)
More: https://cpw.org/docuclubhv-wip-shorts/
"Ziatun: Resistance Through Food," (Sophie Lemmerman)
"Lineage: Zeehan Wazed," (Bradford R. Devins / OWLEY Studios)
"From Bones to Bronze," (Evan Cohen)
More: https://cpw.org/docuclubhv-wip-shorts/
January 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM
January 20 Photo Club, w/ DocuClubHV, will screen 3 works-in-progress doc shorts. All are welcome!
"Ziatun: Resistance Through Food," (Sophie Lemmerman)
"Lineage: Zeehan Wazed," (Bradford R. Devins / OWLEY Studios)
"From Bones to Bronze," (Evan Cohen)
More: https://cpw.org/docuclubhv-wip-shorts/
"Ziatun: Resistance Through Food," (Sophie Lemmerman)
"Lineage: Zeehan Wazed," (Bradford R. Devins / OWLEY Studios)
"From Bones to Bronze," (Evan Cohen)
More: https://cpw.org/docuclubhv-wip-shorts/
CPW is partnering with Woodstock Land Conservancy and Kingston-Ashokan Trail coalition to exhibit their "Happy Trails Photo Contest" and we encourage you to submit work! Contest closes January 31. Opening at CPW March 7, 3-5pm, will include prizes!
More info: https://ow.ly/nhsh50XWZ1b
More info: https://ow.ly/nhsh50XWZ1b
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
CPW is partnering with Woodstock Land Conservancy and Kingston-Ashokan Trail coalition to exhibit their "Happy Trails Photo Contest" and we encourage you to submit work! Contest closes January 31. Opening at CPW March 7, 3-5pm, will include prizes!
More info: https://ow.ly/nhsh50XWZ1b
More info: https://ow.ly/nhsh50XWZ1b
The application portal for CPW's 2026 Woodstock AIR artist residency is open. We accept artists who are based in the US. 10 photographers will be selected to participate for one month each.
Deadline: January 31, 2026.
More info & submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Image: Lianne Milton
Deadline: January 31, 2026.
More info & submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Image: Lianne Milton
January 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The application portal for CPW's 2026 Woodstock AIR artist residency is open. We accept artists who are based in the US. 10 photographers will be selected to participate for one month each.
Deadline: January 31, 2026.
More info & submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Image: Lianne Milton
Deadline: January 31, 2026.
More info & submit link: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Image: Lianne Milton
CLOSING reception Sunday, January 11, 3-5pm for our current Community Gallery exhibition "Time Between Photographs: Art of the Photobook."
Note that Ault's next photobook class starts January 21, and there are still slots open. Signups and more info here: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
Note that Ault's next photobook class starts January 21, and there are still slots open. Signups and more info here: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
January 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
CLOSING reception Sunday, January 11, 3-5pm for our current Community Gallery exhibition "Time Between Photographs: Art of the Photobook."
Note that Ault's next photobook class starts January 21, and there are still slots open. Signups and more info here: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
Note that Ault's next photobook class starts January 21, and there are still slots open. Signups and more info here: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
If you've ever wanted to make a photography book, Adrianna Ault's CPW Class starts January 21. "Art of the Photobook" is a 15-week course for all skill levels, whether you are advancing an ongoing project or initiating a new art practice
More info + sign-ups: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
More info + sign-ups: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
January 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
If you've ever wanted to make a photography book, Adrianna Ault's CPW Class starts January 21. "Art of the Photobook" is a 15-week course for all skill levels, whether you are advancing an ongoing project or initiating a new art practice
More info + sign-ups: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
More info + sign-ups: https://cpw.org/art-of-the-photobook/
Reminder: Open call for the first CPW Upstate Photography Biennial is live. Sand send us your best work by January 31 for consideration!
Submission link is here: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
The exhibition will be on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
Submission link is here: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
The exhibition will be on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Reminder: Open call for the first CPW Upstate Photography Biennial is live. Sand send us your best work by January 31 for consideration!
Submission link is here: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
The exhibition will be on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
Submission link is here: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
The exhibition will be on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
On January 8, we welcome Sheida Soleimani to “Meet the Artist.” Working across photography, sculpture, collage, and film, her compositions respond to such questions as: How can one do justice to survivor testimony and to the survivors themselves?
RSVP: https://ow.ly/3qo550XRETG
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/3qo550XRETG
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
On January 8, we welcome Sheida Soleimani to “Meet the Artist.” Working across photography, sculpture, collage, and film, her compositions respond to such questions as: How can one do justice to survivor testimony and to the survivors themselves?
RSVP: https://ow.ly/3qo550XRETG
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/3qo550XRETG
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
A couple of notes here:
Regular CPW gallery hours are in effect: Thursday-Sunday, 11-5PM.
AND: CPW's current exhibitions all close Sunday, January 11, 2026. Don't miss the treasures on view!
Regular CPW gallery hours are in effect: Thursday-Sunday, 11-5PM.
AND: CPW's current exhibitions all close Sunday, January 11, 2026. Don't miss the treasures on view!
January 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A couple of notes here:
Regular CPW gallery hours are in effect: Thursday-Sunday, 11-5PM.
AND: CPW's current exhibitions all close Sunday, January 11, 2026. Don't miss the treasures on view!
Regular CPW gallery hours are in effect: Thursday-Sunday, 11-5PM.
AND: CPW's current exhibitions all close Sunday, January 11, 2026. Don't miss the treasures on view!
Our 2026 schedule for spring classes and workshops is up and ready to deliver skill-building advancement for all skill levels!
Workshops: https://cpw.org/workshop/
Classes: https://cpw.org/classes/
All instruction takes place at CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston unless otherwise noted!
Workshops: https://cpw.org/workshop/
Classes: https://cpw.org/classes/
All instruction takes place at CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston unless otherwise noted!
December 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Our 2026 schedule for spring classes and workshops is up and ready to deliver skill-building advancement for all skill levels!
Workshops: https://cpw.org/workshop/
Classes: https://cpw.org/classes/
All instruction takes place at CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston unless otherwise noted!
Workshops: https://cpw.org/workshop/
Classes: https://cpw.org/classes/
All instruction takes place at CPW, 25 Dederick Street, Kingston unless otherwise noted!
CPW wishes you happy and safe holidays.
Our galleries will be open Dec 26-28, 11-5PM.
Come visit and catch the last of our fall exhibitions before we start de-installation to prepare for our fabulous winter-spring slate, opening January 31, 2026!
Our galleries will be open Dec 26-28, 11-5PM.
Come visit and catch the last of our fall exhibitions before we start de-installation to prepare for our fabulous winter-spring slate, opening January 31, 2026!
December 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
CPW wishes you happy and safe holidays.
Our galleries will be open Dec 26-28, 11-5PM.
Come visit and catch the last of our fall exhibitions before we start de-installation to prepare for our fabulous winter-spring slate, opening January 31, 2026!
Our galleries will be open Dec 26-28, 11-5PM.
Come visit and catch the last of our fall exhibitions before we start de-installation to prepare for our fabulous winter-spring slate, opening January 31, 2026!
Our 2026 spring classes & workshops are up! All are led by exceptional artists who are also outstanding teachers.
Details and sign-ups:
https://cpw.org/classes/
https://cpw.org/workshop/
CPW offers scholarships for certain classes to help with tuition. Contact [email protected] to inquire.
Details and sign-ups:
https://cpw.org/classes/
https://cpw.org/workshop/
CPW offers scholarships for certain classes to help with tuition. Contact [email protected] to inquire.
December 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Our 2026 spring classes & workshops are up! All are led by exceptional artists who are also outstanding teachers.
Details and sign-ups:
https://cpw.org/classes/
https://cpw.org/workshop/
CPW offers scholarships for certain classes to help with tuition. Contact [email protected] to inquire.
Details and sign-ups:
https://cpw.org/classes/
https://cpw.org/workshop/
CPW offers scholarships for certain classes to help with tuition. Contact [email protected] to inquire.
Announcing an open call for the first CPW Upstate Photography Biennial! The submission portal is live on our website now, and closes January 31, 2026.
More info + submissions: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
Upstate Photography Biennial on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
More info + submissions: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
Upstate Photography Biennial on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Announcing an open call for the first CPW Upstate Photography Biennial! The submission portal is live on our website now, and closes January 31, 2026.
More info + submissions: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
Upstate Photography Biennial on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
More info + submissions: https://cpw.org/open-call-upstate-photography-biennial/
Upstate Photography Biennial on view May 30–September 6, 2026.
Artists and those who believe in them: The application portal for the 2026 Woodstock AIR program is now open! Our residency accepts applicants from all over the U.S. The deadline for submissions is midnight, January 31, 2026. Spread the word!
More info and submit: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
More info and submit: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Artists and those who believe in them: The application portal for the 2026 Woodstock AIR program is now open! Our residency accepts applicants from all over the U.S. The deadline for submissions is midnight, January 31, 2026. Spread the word!
More info and submit: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
More info and submit: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
On Thursday, December 18, we welcome Pete Pin to “Meet the Artist.” Pin will discuss two projects, emphasizing the role of photography in excavating and processing familial and communal trauma.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/7Key50XE3ff
Doors at 5:30pm. Talk 6-7pm. FREE. Livestream, CPW YouTube, 6PM.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/7Key50XE3ff
Doors at 5:30pm. Talk 6-7pm. FREE. Livestream, CPW YouTube, 6PM.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Thursday, December 18, we welcome Pete Pin to “Meet the Artist.” Pin will discuss two projects, emphasizing the role of photography in excavating and processing familial and communal trauma.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/7Key50XE3ff
Doors at 5:30pm. Talk 6-7pm. FREE. Livestream, CPW YouTube, 6PM.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/7Key50XE3ff
Doors at 5:30pm. Talk 6-7pm. FREE. Livestream, CPW YouTube, 6PM.
Photographers & lens-based artists: On December 15, applications for Woodstock AIR open! More info: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Our fab jury (clockwise top left in Pic 1):
- Stephanie Hueon Tung, Tia-Simone Gardner, Alisa Swindell, Carla Williams
Other pics: some of our 2025 Woodstock AIRs!
Our fab jury (clockwise top left in Pic 1):
- Stephanie Hueon Tung, Tia-Simone Gardner, Alisa Swindell, Carla Williams
Other pics: some of our 2025 Woodstock AIRs!
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Photographers & lens-based artists: On December 15, applications for Woodstock AIR open! More info: https://cpw.org/artist-residency/
Our fab jury (clockwise top left in Pic 1):
- Stephanie Hueon Tung, Tia-Simone Gardner, Alisa Swindell, Carla Williams
Other pics: some of our 2025 Woodstock AIRs!
Our fab jury (clockwise top left in Pic 1):
- Stephanie Hueon Tung, Tia-Simone Gardner, Alisa Swindell, Carla Williams
Other pics: some of our 2025 Woodstock AIRs!
On December 11, we welcome Colin Beattie to “Meet the Artist.” Beattie will discuss his experience working with photography, including the cultural and economic forces that have acted as an invisible influence on his personal trajectory.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/UCEf50XuoOr
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/UCEf50XuoOr
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On December 11, we welcome Colin Beattie to “Meet the Artist.” Beattie will discuss his experience working with photography, including the cultural and economic forces that have acted as an invisible influence on his personal trajectory.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/UCEf50XuoOr
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/UCEf50XuoOr
Talk 6-7pm. FREE.
CHARLES PURVIS covers the basics of traditional 35mm, 120, and 4×5 cameras and film: how the cameras function, lenses, film-loading, exposure tips, film types & structure, attributes, suggestions for best use. Cameras & film will be on hand. FREE. All are welcome.
More: https://ow.ly/U1TK50XBjh2
More: https://ow.ly/U1TK50XBjh2
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CHARLES PURVIS covers the basics of traditional 35mm, 120, and 4×5 cameras and film: how the cameras function, lenses, film-loading, exposure tips, film types & structure, attributes, suggestions for best use. Cameras & film will be on hand. FREE. All are welcome.
More: https://ow.ly/U1TK50XBjh2
More: https://ow.ly/U1TK50XBjh2
Our December "Meet the Artist" schedule is booked! Join us every Thursday for talks by contemporary artists about their practice, their projects, and other savory art-related issues. We promise dynamic conversations and behind-the-scenes presentations! More info: link in bio.
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our December "Meet the Artist" schedule is booked! Join us every Thursday for talks by contemporary artists about their practice, their projects, and other savory art-related issues. We promise dynamic conversations and behind-the-scenes presentations! More info: link in bio.
On December 4, 6-7pm, current Woodstock AIRs Brandon Holland & Bundith Phunsombatlert join "Meet the Artist." Bundith’s work traces the unseen paths of immigrants and their stories across landscapes; Brandon's looks at how Black life makes meaning after rupture.
More info: https://ow.ly/K37i50XzOk5
More info: https://ow.ly/K37i50XzOk5
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On December 4, 6-7pm, current Woodstock AIRs Brandon Holland & Bundith Phunsombatlert join "Meet the Artist." Bundith’s work traces the unseen paths of immigrants and their stories across landscapes; Brandon's looks at how Black life makes meaning after rupture.
More info: https://ow.ly/K37i50XzOk5
More info: https://ow.ly/K37i50XzOk5