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  • In protest:golbal activism, photojournalism, photo exhibition
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Welcome!
We’re the Chicago Center for Photojournalism (CC4PJ), located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Our vision is to elevate the importance of visual journalism, foster community engagement, and empower underrepresented voices to shape the narratives that shape our society. By embracing diversity, we aim to create a stronger, more inclusive field of photojournalism that accurately reflects the rich tapestry of human experiences.

We offer world class photojournalism, old school photo classes and fine art printing services.

📷 We’re Hitting Refresh! 📷
The gallery will be closed January 14–18 for a little R&R

WINTER GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 PM –6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Sunday & Monday

Photography Classes: Winter Session Starts January 29, 2025
Wednesday Nights: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday Mornings: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Join us on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1–3 PM for an artist talk with Tom Palazzolo, an iconic figure in Chicago’s art and film scene. Known for his Chicago-centric documentary films, photography, and painting, Palazzolo will discuss his books Clark Street and Hand Painted, offering a window into the city’s working-class history and urban landscapes from the 1960s onward. The event will also feature a screening of one of his short films. Don’t miss this chance to hear from an 88-year-old visionary whose work captures the grit, humor, and humanity of Chicago.

IN PROTEST: GLOBAL ACTIVISM offers an unfiltered exploration of the human spirit in moments of resistance. Featuring the work of over 50 photographers from our first open call, this exhibition presents a diverse collection of images capturing the raw intensity of protest movements worldwide.
Ends January 30, 2025

“The elements of a subject that speak to us are often scattered and can't be captured in one photo; we don't have the right to force them together, and to stage them would be cheating... which brings us to the need for photojournalism.”

— Henri Cartier-Bresson