Center For Creative Photography

I don't get to Tucson very often, but I do try to stop here whenever I am in town. I am a huge lover of photography and really enjoy walking through these galleries on U of A campus. They always have some nice exhibitions that change out every few months. Center For Creative Photography is free and open to the public. CCP is a research institution devoted to preserving the history of photography and is part of the university's Fine Arts Complex. In addition to their galleries, they have a lecture hall that is used for class lectures and a collection of print resources devoted to photography. You can park for free across the street on Speedway Blvd.Center For Creative Photography has a collection of over 100,000 images from more than 2,000 photographers. They were established in 1975. Photographer Ansel Adams is one of the founders and his work along with many other famous photographers are archived here. I subscribe to their email and enjoy viewing some of their collection online. CCP welcomes donations and offers an annual membership that helps keep this gallery free and open for everyone.

Great museum on university of Arizona campus . Took the trek to see the highly acclaimed Linda McCartney exhibited . Not disappointed . Very talented she had great talent and access. Attended u of az " . " Jo jo had a friend in tucson arizona " Quite Filled with dinosaurs" like me on a Friday morning almost like the fourth avenue street fair ! It's was like senior day respectfully . Very helpful friendly staff of possible students or grad students? Thank you ! ITS FREE!Former az president john Schafer sp? Was a photography buff first location was on university where gentle Ben's has been located for years . Quite a nice gift to our community just s of speedway on olive next to architecture building . Check it out sometime .

I recently was here three days in a row to see a film series in the auditorium; I also saw the Louis Carlos Bernal exhibit. I had to pay $7 to park in a university garage one day, but other than that everything was free of charge. The films, sponsored by the UA Judaic Studies Department, were great. The Bernal exhibit was also worth seeing, though not as good as some past exhibits. The staff was friendly. This is one of the top photography museums in the world, although the emphasis is more on conservation than on exhibition. Still, while exhibition space is limited, the exhibits are often quite good.

We popped in on a Saturday afternoon to view the Linda McCartney exhibit (of course). Parking was free across the street, and it was easy to find the building. The exhibit was free as well, and I loved that they had a free locker for my bag. Three frees just to start!The exhibit itself was beyond my expectations. They curated a wide variety of images that offered a little something for eveyone -- McCartney family photos, famous people, and other subjects all seen through Linda's eye. I heard a docent say this barely scratches the surface of what they have in the archives from her, so I hope this is the first of many exhibits of her work!

Visited CCP to take in the W Eugene Smith exhibition. Nice gallery and the Smith show was well curated.

Beautiful display of photos from Linda McCartney. Lots of personal family photos, band memories and more definitely a must see!

This was my first time, I was Invited by a friend who is inspired by art and photography! Linda McCartney Retrospective, exhibit of her talent in photography and her history. That was incredible! I also learned a lot about the building and the exhibits to come I'll look forward to in September with world war 2. This place provides so much education and it's free! Parking on the weekends across the street behind seven eleven is free! If you bring bags or purses, they will provide you a locker at no charge. I spent 1 1/2 hours going through the cool building reading all about Linda McCartney, her life and looking at all the people she knew! What an inspiration! I think the little girl stuck in me just loved all her child pictures being children! Her husband always playing with the kids! She was full of life!

Great free photography exhibition. This place was very clean and the staff were professional. The Linda McCartney exhibit was absolutely lovely.

Kudos to University of Arizona! And thank you Ansel Adams, co-founder of the idea. Read about the 90,000 fine print photographs in the depository! Read that the major portion of Ansel's photos are here at the CCP too!We came! It is free! Campus cool! But I was disappointed not a one of Ansel's photos was on display. Ansel made a life photographing Yosemite and other natural wonders. We were anxious to see many of the places we have visited countless times, like Yosemite.I understand an Ansel Adams exhibit is forth coming - but we'll be back home in Portland. "CCP, please put some Ansel photos on the walls!" That is why we came!

The exhibits are lovely but unfortunately the handicap parking situation is a nightmare. A word to the wise: if you have any trouble walking, or are in a wheelchair, do NOT visit here without trying to get a handicap pass. Even though there were handicap spaces within almost feet of the front door we were not allowed to park there (on a Tuesday morning in late June) because we had not CALLED AHEAD to get a specific pass. Parking is at least 4-5 blocks away in a garage and then you have to walk back to the building. Thus my reason for only three stars.