THE PHOTOCLOSET

The Photocloset is a fully equipped, 24 hour access black and white/digital darkroom. It is centrally located in an active visual arts building (The Pound Building, 1216 Tenth Avenue, between Spring and Union Streets). It has been in operation since 1991 and functions on a membership basis with a limit of 30 members at any one time.

The Photocloset strives to provide its photographers with a creative working environment in which one can work freely without watching the clock as one is likely to do in a facility with hourly rates, and is geared towards artists, committed photographers and hobbyists alike. The Photocloset encourages members to experiment with the medium and different techniques. We maintain the very affordable access fee by not hiring monitors. The members take responsibility for keeping the space clean and accessible for everyone. Once a year the members are invited to participate in The Pound Open Studios, an opportunity for recognition and to bring the members of the Pound Building together as a community.

The $75/month membership fee affords each member the use of a print room with three enlargers (two Beseler 23C and an Omega Pro), print kits for standard, medium and large format negatives, a negative loading/developing room, basic chemistry for developing film and paper, private lockers and a digital workstation (w/ eMacG4, Photoshop, Canon scanner, Canon photo printer and internet access). There is a two month minimum and a $50 key deposit, adding up to a start up fee of $200.
For Photocloset membership availability and information, please e-mail us at:
info@poundgallery.com or call us at (206) 323-0557