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.
Check out the Darkroom Blog: www.bcadarkroom.blogspot.com
Facades: Vinyl Landscapes
- December 18, 2009 - February 13, 2010
- Photos by Tim Santimore
Opening Reception: Friday, December 18; 6-8pm
Facades: Vinyl Landscapes explores the homogenization of the contemporary neighborhood.
BCA’s Photography Program offers a well-equipped darkroom for individual and group rentals, as well as a full range of film and digital classes for adults and children. To arrange rental time or to find out more about the program, please contact Mary Johnson at 802-865-7161 or by email at mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.us. You can also visit the photography program blog at bcadarkroom.blogspot.com.
- 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: Check out the Darkroom Blog: www.bcadarkroom.blogspot.com
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 $8/hour
- Monthly Rates $90/month Includes unlimited access on a space-available basis to the posted darkroom hours.
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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
- Opportunities to exhibit workHours of Operation: Winter/Spring 2010 Lab Hours Monday, 12-8:30 Tuesday, 9-8:30 Wednesday, 3-6 Thursday, 9-6 Friday, 1-5 Saturday, 12-4 Closed Sunday Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 or email mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.us at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.