As an emerging photographic artist in Northern NJ, I am so glad to have discovered CPW. I love the remote and in-person print reviews they offer (I've participated in 2) and being able to submit work to their recent open call. The new building / location looks very promising and I'm already signed up for a spring class. It seems like a very promising, robust, and community-oriented experience. I highly recommend checking it out if you are a photographer in the Northern NJ or Hudson Valley area. An easy drive on the Thruway and lots of...
   Read moreThe people in charge unfortunately do not seem to be professional or knowledgeable about community based use of the space. They seem very focused and concerned about profiting from the more established artists that are not even local to the area. A new reboot including the confusing name with the change of location is needed before one wastes their time and money trying to participate in a local community photography space. Very...
   Read moreI've been going to workshops at CPW since they were located on Tinker Street in Woodstock. I've always been impressed with the knowledge the instructors share with their students. Antiquarian processes such as wet plate collodion to lessons on becoming a contemporary commercial photographer, they've got you covered. Their staff is also remarkably competent...
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