Photographic Center Northwest

Photographic Education
FOR EVERYONE

Explore Photography,
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PCNW is a place for everyone to explore the photographic arts. We promote lifelong learning and creativity through resources and programs that inspire and empower.

Classes & Workshops

Whether earning a Fine Art Photography Certificate or taking your first class, we offer world-class photography education at all levels.

Classes & Workshops

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EXHIBITIONS

The PCNW Gallery features work from a diverse range of artists and viewpoints. Explore our gallery, and submit your work for upcoming shows.

EXHIBITIONS

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Events

Throughout the year, we offer an incredible variety of interactive events, art showcases and public programming. Come join us!

EVENTS

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Facility Rentals

Did you know that you don’t have to be enrolled at PCNW to rent space in our darkrooms, digital labs, or studios?

Facility Rentals

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Exhibits, Workshops & More

Join us at PCNW to explore new artwork, meet local artists and learn something new. View the full calendar here.

IN THE GALLERY: Alterations

On view: March 28 – June 2, 2024

April 20, 2023 | Saturday, 10-1:30pm

IN-PERSON PANEL DISCUSSION: Beyond the Open Call: How to Make Connections, Build Relationships, and Get Your Work in Front of People Who Can Expand Your Practice and Career

April 25, 2025 | Thursday, 6-7:15pm

ONLINE PANEL DISCUSSION: Still Moving Frameworks: South Asian Creatives Between Aesthetic Expressions and Technical Imperatives

April 28, 2024 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

WORKSHOP: Digital Workflow Basics - Adobe Lightroom

June 8 - June 9, 2024

CHASE THE LIGHT: Photo Weekend

Photo by Robert Wade

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“I continue to be inspired by the many possibilities of storytelling through photography. Capturing and harnessing the visual realm is an exciting practice and the supportive and challenging community-learning environment of PCNW is the best place I’ve found to develop my eye.”

— Sol Moravia-Rosenberg, Scholarship Recipient

Apply for a Scholarship

Finances a barrier? They don't have to be! Scholarships are available for many of our students.

Become a Member

Join PCNW and reap the member benefits! We're a robust community of artists, students, educators, collectors, and philanthropists.

Make a Donation

By contributing to PCNW you’re helping us sustain vital artist resources, innovative education offerings and community outreach programs.