The Académie de l’Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo, non-profit Monégasque association, is an Exclusive and Operational Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art for the Principality of Monaco (FIAP).

 The Académie de l’Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo aims are:

• Develop and promote worldwide photographic knowledge from an artistic, educational and scientific aspect.
• Establish friendly and fraternal relations in the field of photography between all affiliated members.
• Bring together professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts of the art of photography to give them the opportunity to know each other and share their knowledge.
• Organise meetings, contests and courses to develop and promote the world of photography.
• Support its members within in their relationship with the FIAP with regards to any question or problem.

Any consideration of a political, ideological, racial or religious nature is totally excluded from the activities of the Académie de l’Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo.

Membership of the Académie de l’Art Photographique de Monte-Carlo includes an annual membership fee. This fee includes:  

• Affiliation to the FIAP for both professional and amateur members,
• Participation in FIAP international competitions and obtaining points valid for the FIAP world championship,
• Assistance in case any problem with the FIAP,
• Receipt of the monthly international magazine FIAP News,
• Participation in events related to the world of photography in Monaco
• Receipt of the Académie membership card which allows access to international FIAP events.