The Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, on the University of Arizona campus is a research center and museum.

UA photo center: Develop that creative outlet 

Founded by Ansel Adams and then-UA President John Schaefer in 1975, the Center for Creative Photography started as a repository for the works of five master photographers, including Adams. Today, it is the global nerve center for researchers and teachers of the art form, with 5 million archival objects, including letters, journals, negatives and, of course, cameras.

What’s in it for the point-and-shoot photographer? Admission is free, for one thing. And you might leave the center with a sharper eye for detail and see the world in new ways. “The Pure Products of America Go Crazy” exhibit opens Saturday. Make an appointment (621-0050) to delve into the archives. 1030 N. Olive Road.


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