Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya

The Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya (AFC) is a photography association based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was founded in June 1923 as a society of photography enthusiasts, at a time when such associations were the main vehicle for the dissemination of photography. Initially it had around forty members, and its first president was Josep Demestres. From its beginnings it aimed to spread photography throughout Catalonia, since for many years no other similar associations were created in the region. During its early years, the AFC attracted prominent photographers such as Joaquim Pla Janini, Emili Godes Hurtado, Claudi Carbonell, Pere Català i Pic, Otto Lloyd, Agustí Centelles, Antoni Campañà Bandranas, Salvador Lluch, and Joan Porqueras. In the 1960s, considered the golden age of photographic associations in Spain, the AFC was one of the most important societies by number of members. Among its affiliates were Xavier Miserachs, Francesc Català Roca, Pere Català Roca, Joan Fontcuberta, Oriol Maspons, Joan Colom i Altemir, Eugeni Forcano, Francesc P. de Ponti, and Antoni Crous. Several of its members have won Spain's National Photography Prize: Joan Fontcuberta in 1998, Joan Colom in 2002, Ramón Masats in 2004, and Eugeni Forcano in 2012. In 1983, Francesc Català Roca received the National Prize for Plastic Arts of Spain for his photographic work. In 1978 the AFC created its museum, which holds more than 25,000 stereoscopic glass negatives from Catalonia and the rest of Europe, covering diverse subjects such as people, customs, and social events. Its facilities include an important library on photography, an exhibition of cameras and equipment, and photographic collections. It periodically publishes a digital bulletin. The association regularly organizes contests, exhibitions, photography courses, and other activities to promote and disseminate photography. In 2006 it received the Creu de Sant Jordi for its role in the conservation and promotion of the art of photography.

The Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya (AFC) was founded in June 1923 in Barcelona as an association of photography enthusiasts. At that time, such associations were the primary vehicle for the dissemination of photography. It began with approximately forty members, and its first president was Josep Demestres. The association was created with the aim of spreading photography throughout Catalonia, as no other similar associations were established in the region for many years afterward. In its early years, the AFC counted among its participants notable photographers such as Joaquim Pla Janini, Emili Godes Hurtado, Claudi Carbonell, Pere Català i Pic, Otto Lloyd, Agustí Centelles, Antoni Campañà Bandranas, Salvador Lluch, and Joan Porqueras. These figures contributed to the association's growing reputation and activity. During the 1960s, considered the golden age of photographic associations in Spain, the AFC was one of the most important societies in terms of membership. Its affiliates included Xavier Miserachs, Francesc Català Roca, Pere Català Roca, Joan Fontcuberta, Oriol Maspons, Joan Colom i Altemir, Eugeni Forcano, Francesc P. de Ponti, and Antoni Crous, among others. This period solidified the AFC's role as a central hub for photography in Catalonia. Several members of the AFC have been awarded the Premio Nacional de Fotografía (National Photography Prize): Joan Fontcuberta in 1998, Joan Colom in 2002, Ramón Masats in 2004, and Eugeni Forcano in 2012. Additionally, in 1983, Francesc Català Roca received the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas de España for his photographic work. In 1978, the association established the Museu de l'Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya, which holds more than 25,000 stereoscopic glass negatives from Catalonia and the rest of Europe, covering subjects as varied as people, customs, and social events. The museum's facilities include an important library on photography, an exhibition of cameras and photographic equipment, and photographic collections. The AFC also periodically publishes a digital bulletin. The association regularly organizes contests, exhibitions, photography courses, and other activities aimed at disseminating and promoting photography. In 2006, it was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi in recognition of its role in the conservation and promotion of the art of photography.

• 2012

  Member Eugeni Forcano wins the Premio Nacional de Fotografía.

• 2006

  Awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi for its role in the conservation and promotion of photography.

• 2004

  Member Ramón Masats wins the Premio Nacional de Fotografía.

• 2002

  Member Joan Colom wins the Premio Nacional de Fotografía.

• 1998

  Member Joan Fontcuberta wins the Premio Nacional de Fotografía.

• 1983

  Member Francesc Català Roca receives the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas de España.

• 1978

  Creation of the Museu de l'Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya, holding over 25,000 stereoscopic glass negatives.

• 1923

  Founded in June in Barcelona as an association of photography enthusiasts, with about forty members and Josep Demestres as first president.

A historic non-profit photography association and cultural institution dedicated to the promotion, practice, and preservation of photography in Catalonia.

• Museu de l'Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya

  Museum created in 1978, holding over 25,000 stereoscopic glass negatives from Catalonia and Europe, plus a photography library and camera collection.

• Digital bulletin

  Periodically published digital bulletin of the association.

• Concurs Social

  Regular social photography contest organized by the AFC.

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