Picture Party: Your Invitation to 50 Years of Photography and Connection

Join Life Along The Streetcar for a full-length, in-depth interview with Dr. Becky Senf, Chief Curator at the Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona.

In this rich and insightful conversation, Dr. Senf takes us behind the scenes of the CCP's 50th anniversary exhibition, Picture Party — a vibrant, interactive celebration of photography’s power to connect people across time, space, and culture.

🎞️ Discover how the CCP was founded through a bold question to Ansel Adams
🖼️ Explore the emotional and educational value of the archive’s 8 million+ objects
🎓 Learn how students interact with photography as a form of research and self-discovery
🤖 Hear Dr. Senf’s thoughtful take on AI and photography’s evolving future

Whether you’re a longtime Tucson local, a photography lover, or simply curious about how visual art shapes our lives, this interview offers a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most significant photographic collections — and the stories behind the images.

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