Firehouse Center: Lower Level/Community Darkroom
Opened to the public in December of 2002, the Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom offers up its plentiful wall space to students and studio members. Regular, rotating exhibitions are curated by photography program director, Mary Johnson.
Homestead: Journey Back to Mother
- June 20 - July 27, 2008
- Kristen M. Watson
Silver Gelatin Prints
Opening Reception: Friday, June 20, 6-8pm - Location: Community Darkroom
135 Church Street, next to City Hall
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Lower Level
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-865-7161
Contact: Mary Johnson
mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington City Arts Community Darkroom is located in the lower level of the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Burlington next to City Hall on the Church Street Marketplace.
see mapDescription: The Community Darkroom was included in the Firehouse renovations plans when Burlington City Arts conducted a survey and found that darkroom space and photography classes were in demand but not readily available. In addition to film and printing space, we also have a new Logan Mat Cutter available for use for a small fee by members of any Burlington City Arts studio. The Community Darkroom is open to individuals and groups for rental time. We also offer a range of classes ranging from beginner level to more advanced. Please contact the Photography Program Director to sign up for membership, arrange rental time, or to inquire about group use. The darkroom is handicapped accessible.
DARKROOM RATES
There are two levels of darkroom membership available:
- Hourly Rates $10/month membership fee + $8/hour rental fee
- Monthly Rates $90/month membership Includes unlimited access on a space-available basis to the posted darkroom hours.
DARKROOM BENEFITS
- On-site assistance
- Use of enlargers, equipment and chemistry
- Reduced-fee use of the Logan 750 mat cutter and heat press
- Locker space to store work and supplies
- Monthly Photography Critique and Discussion Group
- Opportunities to exhibit workHours of Operation: Current Open Studio Hours MON: 1–8:30pm TUE: 12–6pm WED: 5–8:30pm THU: 12–6pm FRI: 12–4pm SAT: 12–4pm SUN: closed The darkroom will be closed from Wednesday, May 21–Tuesday, May 27. Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.