Gear up for Chase The Light 2026 📸 Join PCNW’s annual 48-hour photo weekend June 13-14th. Scroll to see our free photo walks, which are open to registered participants. Sign up + learn more: pcnw.org/chasetheligh...

Thank YOU for supporting PCNW’s GiveBIG campaign! Your generosity has helped expand scholarships, classroom access, and creative opportunities for aspiring photographers. If you didn’t have a chance to give during GiveBIG, you can still make a gift through the link below. pcnw.org/support/dona...

Do you make photography-based zines, books, or publications? PCNW is seeking exhibitors to join us for our 5th Annual Photo Zine and Book Fair, and we've just extended the submission deadline to May 13th! Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #zinefair #seattlezine #pcnwzinefair #zines

For GiveBIG, we’re highlighting scholarship students like Ciel Lazar. Support at PCNW helps artists build confidence, find their voice, and grow within an inclusive community. Will you help us open the classroom door to more students like Ciel? www.wagives.org/organization... #givebig

Thank you to our Gallery Manager, Erin, for giving us a quick tour of the Faculty Exhibition! We have an amazing team of photographers who teach the classes and workshops at PCNW, and this exhibition showcases some of their own work. Visit our gallery from: Mon–Thurs: 12 – 9pm Sat–Sun: 12 – 6pm

Early Giving for GiveBIG is happening now, and your support can make a real impact in our community! Last year, PCNW awarded $38,000+ in scholarships to 59 students, opening the door for artists like Anna to learn, create, and grow. Consider donating today! www.wagives.org/organization...

This is your two-week reminder to submit your application to our Annual Photo Zine and Book Fair! It is happening on Sunday, August 16th, from 12-5pm. Submit by Wednesday, May 6th. We look forward to reading your applications! pcnw.org/photo-zine-a...

SPRING 2026 ALUMNI BLOG NOW LIVE! Featuring an exhibit recap and interviews with Harini Krishnamurthy, Patrick Names, and Eva Sköld Westerlind. Get a closer look at their work, process, and upcoming shows. #pcnwalumni #photocenternw pcnw.org/2026/spring-...

Do you make photography-based zines, books, or publications? PCNW is seeking exhibitors to join us for our 5th Annual Photo Zine and Book Fair!

Your favorite event of the summer is now open for registration!

Capturing digital photographs is important, but knowing what to do with them next is key. Learn how to create a solid and consistent digital workflow for your photography in this one-day workshop! June 7, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Our April session sold out, but there is still room in the June session of Digital Photography Basics! June 6, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm

Only one spot left in Working with Wet Plate Collodion in the Studio! April 18 - 19, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Only one spot left in Film Scanning Basics with Negative Supply Capture! May 3, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Join us for a lecture with Jennifer L. Stoots @stoots.jennifer, AAA, art appraiser and photo historian, on Mary Ellen Mark’s 1976 project “Ward 81”. May 14, 2026 | Thursday, 6-7:30 pm Free w/ RSVP

Carolyn Drake's free talk on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6pm is filling up fast, and space is limited, so RSVP soon to ensure a spot! www.eventbrite.com/e/masterclas...

Just a couple of weeks until the April session of Black & White Film Photography Basics, and there are still a few spots left! April 4, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm

Explore the world of public art in Public Art in Practice: Collaborative Creation & Community Engagement this spring quarter! This hands-on, collaborative laboratory will demystify the process of creating, funding, and implementing impactful public art projects.

Launch Pad: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started Flying & Photographing with Drones with Sky Safari Drones is back this spring quarter! May 16 - 17, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm & Sunday 10am-1pm

Gear up for the summer travel season by learning how to make the most of your photographs no matter where you go! April 14 | Tue 6:30-8:30pm (Online, Pacific Time), April 18 | Sat 10am-1pm (In-person), & April 21 | Tue 6:30-8:30pm (Online, Pacific Time)

UP NEXT IN THE GALLERY In Practice Work by PCNW Faculty On view: April 2 – June 7, 2026 Artist Reception: Thursday, April 9th at 6pm pcnw.org/gallery/exhi...

Join Artist Trust Program Manager Anna Teiche for a 2-hour workshop on all things finding, creating, and applying to opportunities to move your art career forward and get your work funded and out into the public. May 6, 2026 | Wednesday 6-8pm

JUST OVER TWO WEEKS LEFT TO VIEW: Susan Meiselas Crossings On view: through March 22, 2026 Companion Exhibition: In the Shadow of the Border pcnw.org/gallery/exhi...

Discover the magic of chromoskedasic sabatier, an experimental darkroom process that builds upon traditional black-and-white development by introducing additional chemicals and controlled light exposure! shop.pcnw.org/collections/...

Registration is now open for PCNW’s 2026 Photography as an Agent for Change Series!

Join PCNW on Saturday April 25, 2026 from 10:30am-5:30pm for a special project workshop with highly regarded photographer Carolyn Drake!

Please join PCNW on Friday, April 24th at 6pm, as we welcome acclaimed photographic artist Carolyn Drake for a Masterclass artist talk exploring her expansive creative practice! pcnw.org/events/maste...

Join us for an after hours adventure and a truly unique opportunity to learn the basics of night photography while exploring the magical Georgetown Steam Plant and the surrounding neon-lit streets of the Georgetown neighborhood! shop.pcnw.org/collections/...

So you already know that Lightroom is a powerful tool for image archiving, processing, and editing, but what about printing those images? Go beyond a basic understanding of Lightroom CC to learn how to effectively print in Printing with Adobe Lightroom!

Don't forget! The Salon Style Exhibition, hosted by the PCNW Alumni Association, is next week on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 3-5pm. Join PCNW Alumni to celebrate the work of our community!

Only one spot left in Portrait Photography: Light + Mood + Story with @kate-hailey.bsky.social! February 28, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm

TOMORROW: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6pm- In the Shadow of the Border: an online conversation with artists Monica Lozano, Elizabeth Piñeda, and Griselda San Martin! Free w/ RSVP! pcnw.org/events/in-th...

PCNW is hiring a part-time Social Media Assistant! If you’re passionate about arts education and believe in the power of community and photography, then view the full job description here: pcnw.org/files/2026/0...

There are still a few spots left and time to register for Introduction to Black & White Fiber Printing! March 1, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Gear up for the summer travel season by learning how to make the most of your photographs no matter where you go!

Registration is Open for Summer Photography Workshops for Teens! We’re excited to announce our schedule of summer workshops for teens ages 13-18, featuring Creative Darkroom Photography and Street Photography.

In the Shadow of the Border: an online conversation with artists Monica Lozano, Elizabeth Piñeda, and Griselda San Martin is in one week! February 19, 2026 | Thursday 6pm Free w/ RSVP! pcnw.org/events/in-th...

DEADLINE TOMORROW: February 12, 2026! PCNW and King County Metro have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call! This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between January 12th, 2026 and February 12th, 2026.

Only a few spots left in the February session of Black & White Printing Basics! February 15, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Join us on February 19th, for an online conversation with contemporary artists Monica Lozano, Elizabeth Piñeda, and Griselda San Martin, all three of whom are featured in the exhibition "In the Shadow of the Border", a companion show to our current exhibition "Crossings". pcnw.org/events/in-th...

One week left to submit! PCNW and King County Metro have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call! This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between January 12th, 2026 and February 12th, 2026.

Do you have a digital camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it, or simply need a refresher? Our one-day digital camera basics workshop will help you venture beyond auto mode by giving you a practical, hands-on understanding of digital photography capture and camera settings.

The winter session of Printing with Adobe Lightroom is in one month. There's still room and time to register! March 1, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

NEW ON THE PCNW BLOG: Winter 2026 Alumni News Our alumni are always up to a lot! This post features PCNW alumni Ish Ishmael, Ashley Miyagishima, Daniel Gregory, Marianne McCoy, and more!

Two weeks left to submit! PCNW and King County Metro have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call! This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between January 12th, 2026 and February 12th, 2026.

Only a few spots left in Portrait Photography: Light + Mood + Story with @kate-hailey.bsky.social February 28, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm

Only a couple of spots left in the February session of Black & White Film Photography Basics! February 8, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Last call for the winter session of Digital Workflow Basics: Adobe Lightroom! January 25, 2026 | Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

Last call for the January session of Black & White Printing Basics! January 24, 2026 | Saturday 12:30-5:30pm

PCNW and King County Metro have partnered again for this year’s Photomural Art Call! This is an international call, open to all ages with photographs being submitted between January 12th, 2026 and February 12th, 2026.