CCP Salon

Venue: Centre for Contemporary Photography
Location: 404 George Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
27 Nov - 19 Dec, 2015
Web: http://www.ccp.org.au/exhibitions.php?f=20151219_Gallery_1

Australia's largest open-entry, photomedia exhibition and competition, CCP Salon presented by Leica and Ilford is now in its 23rd year. This annual event celebrates the latest developments in photomedia practice around the country, and provides an excellent opportunity to exhibit work in a professional, high-profile context. Supported by 23 national leaders in the photographic industry, CCP Salon awards $20,000 worth of prizes over 31 categories, and visitors are invited to vote for their favourite image in the Crumpler People's Choice Award.

© Elli Bardas. Untitled, 2015.
Sun Studios Excellence in Colour. — © Elli Bardas. Untitled, 2015. Sun Studios Excellence in Colour.

© Edita Knowler. Metropolis: NYC 2015.
Leica and Ilford Excellence in Photomedia Award. — © Edita Knowler. Metropolis: NYC 2015. Leica and Ilford Excellence in Photomedia Award.

© Chris Round. Silverwater Park, NSW, 2014.
Woodworks Best Composition. — © Chris Round. Silverwater Park, NSW, 2014. Woodworks Best Composition.

© Harry Kirchner. River Tableau, 2015.
Lexar Best Action Shot. — © Harry Kirchner. River Tableau, 2015. Lexar Best Action Shot.

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August

In Conversation: A Photographic Dialogue Between Steve McCurry and Jessie Brinkman Evans

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September

Man Ray and Max Dupain

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860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill Victoria 3150 Museum of Australian Photography | 13 Sep - 9 Nov, 2025

October

Melbourne Camera Club Fourth Annual Conceptual Photography Exhibition

Melbourne: 16 Oct – 26 Oct 2025. Conceptual photography exhibition.

Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne Melbourne Camera Club | 16 Oct - 26 Oct, 2025

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565 Chapel Street, South Yara Hawker Spaces | 30 Oct - 6 Nov, 2025

November

The Ganges: Life on the River exhibition by Sebastian Giunta

Sydney: 17 Nov – 23 Nov 2025. This collection of photographs offers a glimpse into the lives of the community of Varanasi, capturing the spirit of its people and the beauty often found in ordinary moments.

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