Hours/
Rates
Monday – Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday – Sunday noon – 8pm
Digital Lab Weekend Hours:
Sunday – Saturday 2pm-7pm
Hours may change during holidays or between quarters. Darkroom, Digital Lab and Studio availability varies due to class schedules. Please contact the front desk at frontdesk@pcnw.org or 206.720.7222 x10 for information about day to day availability. The Photo Center is closed for the following dates:
- May 28 – Memorial Day
- June 9 – 12 – Routine Building Closure
- July 4th – Independence Day
- September 1 – 7 – Routine Building Closure
- September 8 – 15 – Gallery open 12-6pm, facilities closed all day
- November 12th – Veterans Day
- November 22nd – 25th – Thanksgiving
Access
The facilities at Photo Center NW are open to all individuals from amateurs to professionals to hobbyists. Individuals may reserve a space in the darkroom, digital lab, or studio up to a week in advance of the desired appointment date. If you are new to Photo Center NW, you will be asked to participate in a free orientation of the facilities which covers equipment use, check-in procedure, safety issues and policies. Students currently enrolled in courses and Members of Photo Center NW receive special discounts on rental rates for the facilities. Enroll in a class or become a Member and take advantage of this great benefit! To schedule an orientation or training session, contact the front desk at 206.720.7222 x10.
Rates
| Rental Blocks* | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| 20 hour pre-paid block | $140.00 +tax ($7/hr) | n/a |
| 40 hour pre-paid block | $200.00 +tax ($5/hr) | n/a |
| 60 hour pre-paid block | $225.00 +tax ($3.75/hr) | n/a |
| Unlimited Use Pass | $650 +tax – Unlimited facilities use for two consecutive quarters | n/a |
| Black and White Darkroom | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| Film Processing | $8/hr | $12/hr |
| Enlarger | $8/hr | $12/hr |
| Alternative Process Room | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| $8/hr | $12/hr | |
| Digital Lab | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| Computer Rental | $8.00/hr | $12.00/hr |
| Dry Scanning | $15.00/hr – Students currently enrolled in a Scanning class may rent a scanner for $8/hr or deduct the hours from a pre-paid rental block | $20.00/hr |
| Wet-Mount Scanning | $25.00/hr – Students currently enrolled in a Scanning class may rent a scanner for $8/hr or deduct the hours from a pre-paid rental block | $30.00/hr |
| Print/Ink Charge | $0.05/sq inch | $0.05/sq inch |
| Paper Charge 8.5×11″ sheet | $0.50/sheet | $0.50/sheet |
| Paper Charge Roll Paper | $1.00/sq foot | $1.00/sq foot |
| Studio | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| Studio Rental | $25.00/hr – Students currently enrolled in a Studio class may rent a studio for $8/hr or deduct the hours from a pre-paid rental block | $40.00/hr |
| Other Services / Equipment | Member/Photo Center Student | Public |
| Grey Card | $8/hr | $12/hr |
| Copy Stand | FREE | $8/hr |
| Dry Mount Press | FREE | $8/hr |
| Matt Cutter | FREE | $8/hr |
| Matt Cutter Blades | $0.25/blade | $0.25/blade |
| Portable Lighting Kit | FREE to students currently enrolled in a Studio class; not available to members | n/a |
| 4×5 Camera | FREE to students currently enrolled in a Large Format class; not available to members | n/a |
| Storage Locker | $35.00/quarter + $25 key deposit | |
*FACILITY RENTAL BLOCKS – Rental blocks are valid for general hourly usage only; digital printing, scanning and studio rental fees are charged separately (some exceptions for students may apply). Rental blocks are valid for two consecutive academic quarters and expire at the end of this time frame. Blocks will be valid from the first day of an academic quarter, or from time of purchase if after the start of the quarter, and will expire on the last day of the following academic quarter. No exceptions. Not available to public users.
What’s included?
Facility rental rates include the use of equipment and materials such as an enlarger, film processing tank, darkroom chemistry, computer, scanner, studio lighting, etc. Members and students are expected to provide their own materials such as film, paper (for darkroom or digital printing) and digital file storage devices.
