The Centre for Creative Photography

The Centre for Creative Photography was founded in Jyväskylä in October, 1989. This legal association currently has over 130 members (as of 2022). The main focus of the association is to represent the art of photography, to promote all aspects of photography as a practice, and to enhance prevalent conditions of photographers by maintaining a vital connection to artists and institutions, both nationally and internationally.The Centre for Creative Photography was founded in Jyväskylä in October, 1989. This legal associationcurrently has over 130 members (as of 2022). The main focus of the association is to representthe art of photography, to promote all aspects of photography as a practice, and to enhance prevalentconditions of photographers by maintaining a vital connection to artists and institutions, both nationallyand internationally.

The association also runs a centre for Creative Photography which represents photography from CentralFinland and actively publishes a variety of photography based publications. The photography centre ispart of a national network of photography in Finland and is known for its exhibitions and educationalwork in contemporary photography, as well as in the interface of photography and art.

Photographers, photography lovers, fine art photographers and anyone interested in photography arewelcome to become members. Membership is valid for one calendar year as soon the membership feeis paid.

The membership fee can be paid in cash at the Ratamo Gallery or by direct payment to the Centre’saccount. After sending your completed application form, you will receive the Centre’s bank informationand payment code, by email, to the address you provide.

The association also runs a centre for Creative Photography which represents photography from Central Finland and actively publishes a variety of photography based publications. The photography centre is part of a national network of photography in Finland and is known for its exhibitions and educational work in contemporary photography, as well as in the interface of photography and art.

Photographers, photography lovers, fine art photographers and anyone interested in photography are welcome to become members. Membership is valid for one calendar year as soon the membership fee is paid.

The membership fee can be paid in cash at the Ratamo Gallery or by direct payment to the Centre’s account. After sending your completed application form, you will receive the Centre’s bank information and payment code, by email, to the address you provide.