Photographic Center Northwest

Photographic Education
FOR EVERYONE

Explore Photography,
Find a Community

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.

On view: October 24 – December 15, 2024
UP NEXT IN THE GALLERY: Victoria Sambunaris
Oct 8 | Tue 6:30-8:30pm (Online, Pacific Time), Oct 12 | Sat 10am-1pm (In-person), & Oct 15 | Tue 6:30-8:30pm (Online, Pacific Time)
Travel Photography: Capturing the Stories of Your Adventures
October 12, 2024 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm
WORKSHOP: Black and White Printing Basics
October 19 & 26, 2024 | Saturday 12:30-4:30pm
WORKSHOP: Building Community — A Path to Sustainable Photography Business Growth
October 19, 2024 | Saturday 1-2pm
Building a Photographic Career on Difficult Subjects: A Conversation with Tony Chirinos on Being an Artist, Teacher and Mentor

Photo by Robert Wade

“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.

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

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

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