FREE In-Person Presentation: Saturday, May 09, 2026 at 1:00pm
SPC 20th Anniversary at 13530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC Newton Cultural Centre. Slideshows and images on display. Introductions by the Mayor of Surrey, Surrey Arts Council President, the First President and the Current President.
Finger foods and non alcoholic beverages avay.
Basic Training for New Judges Calgary 2026
This Special In-Person Session is exclusively for attendees of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary.
Join us for a two-day, instructor-led edition of Basic Training for New Judges.
Normally delivered online, this unique in-person opportunity allows you to complete both parts of the program in a single, immersive experience over two days.
Learn, engage, and connect face-to-face with instructors and fellow participants—right in the heart of the conference.
Price: $170
The conference is fast approaching and there are still seats available, so don’t delay – sign up today by visiting the Conference Website!
Basic Training for New Judges Online
Reminder!
Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — is open for registration through the CAPA Learning Centre.
The Introduction to Judging Course costs $185 — with a 35% discount for CAPA individual members! A good reason to join CAPA BEFORE registering for the course.
Part 2 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Judging Practice Workshop — two workshops have been completed and were well received. The next workshop will be in French and is scheduled for May 02. Another English workshop is being planned for later this spring. Watch for dates in the May Newsletter or visit the CAPA Learning Centre. These workshops are only available to those who have competed the Introduction to Judging Course.
Judge Certification Program
Congratulations to Dixie Allen who recently completed the Judge Certification Program and qualified as a CAPA Certified Judge. You will find contact information for Dixie on the National Judges List.
National Judges List
The National Judges List is available for CAPA Clubs to download from our website by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. The next update will be in early June.
If you have questions or would like further information, please contact the Director of the Judging Program at judgingdirector@capacanada.ca. — we’re here to help!
The CAPA Education Committee is excited to welcome Scott Simons to the committee.
Scott has been a member of Niagara Association of Photographic Art for 42 years. Scott was the president for the last 6 years and looking forward to assuming the role of Past President.
He comes to the committee as a certified judge and has a wealth of experience helping clubs in his area.
Scott has won numerous awards throughout his photographic journey and recently won the Individual Nature, Ontario Zone Gold Medals in CAPA and recently attained the ACAPA distinction.
We are excited to have Scott join the team and look forward to working with him on future projects for CAPA.
Please email Dan Sigouin, Director of Education, at education@capacanada.ca for more information.
From the TDPC Programming Committee:
TDPC Newsletter – April 2026 FEATURING:
Read the latest club newsletter here.
Upcoming Online presentation:
Marianna Armata:
Natural and Manmade Abstracts
Tuesday April 7, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Guests are welcome and can purchase a $10 ticket.
Register by clicking here.
Upcoming In-person Photography Speaker:
Henry Vanderspek A Pilgrimage of the Street Finding Meaning and Creating Art on the Streets of Toronto
Tuesday April 14, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m
Edithvale Community Centre (131 Finch Avenue West, Toronto)
Guests are welcome and can purchase a $10 ticket.
Register by clicking here.
Speaker: 7-9 PM EST
Saturday April 18 10:00 AM -12:00 PM EDT
Special Saturday Presentation: Christine Widdall, FBPE, MPAGB, EFIAP, APAGB, HonLCPU- ‘What are we going to do about AI?’
Thursday April 23 7:00-9:00 pm EDT
Artists’ Talk: In Search of Unique Voices – Artists & Personal Projects with Samuel J Blend: “Googlology”
and Stas Ginzburg: Compassionate portraiture
Thursday May 7 7:00-9:00 PM EDT
Artists’ Talk: Unfolding Concepts – Conceptual Journeys in Photography
Andrea Orejarena and Caleb Stein: “American Glitch”
Seido Kino :metal working and Japanese culture
The fee is $12 CAD
You can have more info by clicking here.
Note: If no guest link, registration has not yet opened. Registration closes 24 hrs before the event.
A Window on Our Perspectives — Photo Exhibition
The Vaudreuil-Dorion Photo Club presents its annual exhibition, “A Window on Our Perspectives,” which will be on display at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Centre from May 1 to October 30, 2026.
This exhibition showcases the unique perspectives of photographers through a selection of images created by club members. Each work acts as a window onto a personal vision of the world, revealing moments, scenes, and perspectives captured by the lens. The diversity of subjects presented allows visitors to discover different viewpoints and approaches to photography, while inviting them to see their surroundings in a new light.
The public is invited to discover this exhibition and explore these multiple photographic perspectives presented at the Municipal Centre.
Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Centre, 2000 Émile Bouchard Street
Dates: May 1 to October 30, 2026
You can have more info by clicking here.
ImageFest is an annual image showcase of original short audiovisual stories created by CVPS’s members.
This event displaying the incredible local talent and artistry of the Valley’s
photographers has become a community favourite.
April 24 – 7 PM
The fee is $30 CAD
You can have more info by clicking here.
OCC Presents an online presentation, at 07:00 pm.
MAY 11 – 7-9 PM ET Logistics of Planning and Booking a Trip to The Arctic
Registration by clicking here
JUNE 8 7-9 PM ET. Arctic Frontiers: Life at the edge of a changing world
Registration by clicking here
June 22 7-9 PM ET Travel Photography with Dee Potter
Registration by clicking here
The fee is 10$
More information by clicking here
