CCP is the pre-eminent Victorian organisation — with purpose-designed galleries — for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts.



The CCP provides a context for the enjoyment, education, understanding and appraisal of contemporary practice. CCP works from a tradition of photography and explores the various dimensions of the post-photographic through exhibition and allied activities. A not-for-profit membership organisation, CCP was established by the photographic community in 1986.



Core CCP activities are exhibitions (touring and gallery); education; public programs and information services; publishing; print sales and advocacy. CCP occupies a unique place within Australian contemporary arts organisations; a place where emerging photo-based artists can gain a formative experience in the development and staging of exhibitions; where practicing photographers can find new audiences; and established artists can experiment with new directions. Entry to the CCP galleries is always free, encouraging visits from broad sections of the community.