Alberta Camera Club Alliance (ACCA)

IACC Representative: Steve Ricketts

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ACCA is an informal group of Alberta camera and photography clubs. It's similar to groups set up in BC & Yukon and Ontario. We currently have 10 clubs representing ~760 members.

1. Calgary Photographic Art Society
2. Central Alberta Photo Society (Red Deer)
3. Edson Photography Club
4. FLC Seniors Camera Club (Calgary)
5. Foothills Camera Club (Calgary)
6. Images Alberta Camera Club (Edmonton)
7. Image Seekers Photographic Club (Olds)
8. Lethbridge Photo Club
9. St Albert Photo Club
10. Turner Valley Oilfields Camera Club

We collaborate on several items, such as:

1. sponsoring 2-3 major speakers, who command a higher fee than what most clubs could cover by themselves
2. ​sharing best practices on how to run a club
3. sharing info on speakers and judges
4. allowing members to attend other club's presentations (if the club is willing)
5. hosting an in-person get-together (this is contingent on someone's willingness to organize them)
6. having a virtual exhibit of member images 

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In 2023-24 season, we sponsored three major speakers: 

• Benjamin von Wong: Conversation Generating Art 
• Sheldon Boles: Photographic vs AI Art 
• Viktoria Haack: People, Places & Dogs
  
  

We recently reached an agreement with the Ontario Council of Camera Clubs (O3C) to present its one-day judging training course on Dec 7, 2024 for ACCA member clubs. 

We currently are developing plans for the 2024-25 season. Fees for being part of ACCA are $1.50/club member. 

​If your club is interested in knowing more about ACCA, please reach out to Steve Ricketts.

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