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About CoPA

The mission of the Coalition of Photographic Arts is to develop appreciation, promote growth and support the creation of photographic arts in the Greater Milwaukee Region.

Our goal is to cultivate awareness of contemporary photography through educational programs, lectures, panel discussions and exhibitions. COPA fosters connections within the photographic community by means of monthly member meetings and yearly exhibitions.


Founded in 2006 by a group of 49 Milwaukee area photographers, CoPA is a nonprofit organization whose members include artists, students, professionals, amateurs, enthusiasts and collectors.



The benefits of membership


Student Membership

  • CoPA email newsletter
  • Attendance at monthly meetings and lectures
  • Vote annual on Board of Directors
  • Participation in annual member exhibition
  • Free submission to annual juried exhibition
  • $15/year

Sustaining Membership

  • All of the above, plus:
  • Gallery on CoPA website with link to personal website
  • $45/year

Benefactor Membership

  • All of the above, plus:
  • Sponsorship of 3 student memberships
  • $90/year



Member Galleries start here

Sign Up or Renew

Your CoPA Membership


EASY METHOD 1: Download, print and fill out application form and send with check payable to Coalition of Photographic Arts, P.O. Box 510464, Milwaukee WI 53202

    New Member application form
    Membership Renewal application



EASY METHOD 2: Pay online with PayPal

Member Level
Full Name

Simply choose your membership level from the drop-down menu below, enter your full name then click on the Pay Now button and you will be redirected to PayPal for secure payment. You can pay with your PayPal Account, credit card or with a bank transfer.

Please remember to enter your phone number in the special note field that will show up when you confirm your payment in case we need to contact you.

Student Member = $15/year
Sustaining Member = $45/year
Benefactor Member = $90/year

Corporate Sponsor = $300/year (Silver)*
Corporate Sponsor = $500/year (Platinum)*
Event Sponsorships Available*

*Please Contact Us for Details

Please note that the drop-down menu acts as a reminder of the Membership Level amounts due. You must enter the dollar amount in the PayPal screen that will appear after you hit Pay Now and Hit Update Total.