Photographic Center Northwest

Wet Cyanotype Printing with Gina White is back this summer quarter!

It can sometimes be very liberating as a photographer to let go of control, break a few rules, and just let a little serendipity take a hand. The Wet Cyanotype process is all about letting go of some control and just enjoying the magic inherent in the process.

Unlike traditional cyanotype printing where we use cyanotype coated paper that has dried, here we will coat the paper surface and work with it while it's still wet. The results are often quite unique and expressive. We will provide the core supplies, you supply the sense of adventure and a few items you probably already have around the house or in the yard (think leaves, flowers, feathers, small objects or other translucent materials). Together, we will create some beautifully serendipitous pieces of art. Each one unique and your own.

This workshop takes place on Sunday, August 2nd, from 12:30-5:30pm.

Register through the link below, and let yourself experiment with this one-of-a-kind process!

https://shop.pcnw.org/collections/summer-2026-photography-workshops-seattle/products/wet-cyanotype-printing

Photo credit: Gina White

We are excited to announce our esteemed group of jurors who will be reviewing images for Chase The Light 2026! Everyone who submits work during our photo weekend on June 13th and 14th will have their images reviewed by our jurors, with one photograph selected for exhibition in our pop-up exhibition and print sale on June 20th.

This year’s jurors are:

Erin Spencer
Gallery Manager, Photographic Center Northwest

Judy Lee
Artist/Founder, weBelong

Amyia Chea-Carroll
Programs Coordinator, Seattle Art Museum

Victor Yanez Lazcano
Assistant Professor of Photo/Media, University of Washington

Thom Sempere
Associate Curator of Photography, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at University of Oregon

Kris Graves
Founder of Kris Graves Project

Inti St. Clair
Lifestyle Photographer, Represented by Homestead Creatives

Are you nervous to have your work reviewed by our jurors? Don’t be!

Our jurors come from a variety of backgrounds in the photography industry, and review all photos in the spirit of keeping Chase The Light the fun and accessible event that it is.

Click below to learn more and register for Chase The Light!
https://pcnw.org/chasethelight/

Just over two weeks left to view “In Practice: Work by PCNW Faculty”! The exhibition closes on Sunday, June 7th, so make your way down to the gallery to experience the work of our amazing faculty members.

"In Practice" features selected work of our faculty, revealing a wide range of artistic approaches, processes, and subject matter that inform both their individual practices as well as their approach to teaching.

For more than 30 years, PCNW has offered comprehensive classes and workshops and a rigorous 53-credit Certificate in Fine Art Photography. The technical and creative expertise exhibited reflects the strength of our education programs and talent of our educators. Not centered on a single theme, the exhibition instead fosters an ongoing conversation, offering insight into each artist and how their professional and artistic endeavors shape the learning environment at PCNW.

The gallery hours are:
Monday – Thursday: 12 – 9pm
Saturday – Sunday: 12 – 6pm

Visit the PCNW at
📍900 12th Ave, Seattle, WA

Exhibiting Artists:
Brian Allen
Annabel Clark
Rachel Demy
Leah Freed
Melinda Hurst Frye
Daniel Gregory
Andrej Gregov
Kate Hailey
Harini Krishnamurthy
tom manzanarez
Aunna Moriarty
Janet Neuhauser
Andrew Parsons
Kelli Perletti
Anna Ream
Adair Rutledge
Erika Schultz
Zorn Taylor
Seth Thompson
Francis Zera

https://pcnw.org/gallery/exhibitions/in-practice-work-by-pcnw-faculty/

This exhibition and free programming is made possible by the generous support of 4Culture

This is what’s coming up in June at PCNW! Our biggest photo weekend of the year, Chase The Light, is here, along with five workshops, the final week of our current exhibition, and more.

We’re introducing this calendar format to our socials so you can easily browse the month ahead and see what you’d like to get involved with. Summer quarter classes begin June 22nd, so visit the link below to learn more and register!

We have a big month of photography ahead, so make sure to mark your calendars!

https://shop.pcnw.org/

UP NEXT IN THE PCNW GALLERY:
“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit”

On view: June 29 – August 16, 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday, July 9, 6PM

As this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the complexity of this anniversary is not lost on photography. Photographs throughout these years, both of the mundane and the monumental, become time markers, and expose the different symbols that have come to define America.

The photographs in this exhibition move between defining moments and everyday life, placing events like the commemoration of Stonewall, the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and civil unrest surrounding ICE enforcement alongside quieter, more intimate scenes. Together, these images suggest that history is not separate from daily experience, but embedded within it.

Not intended to be a comprehensive survey, it is instead a collection of photographs of different perspectives, experiences, and decades that tell stories of a distinctly American experience.

Mark your calendars and stop by the gallery this summer to experience these powerful perspectives and conversations through photography.

Artists Include:

Brian Allen
Jon Beck
Ouidakathryn Bryson
Debbie Fleming Caffery
Laura Gilpin
Nate Gowdy
Kris Graves
Ed Kashi
Erica Lansner
Greta Pratt
Carrie Schreck
Bill Yuvan
Kiliii Yüyan

The exhibition also features historic works from the collection of W.M. Hunt, and from the public archives of the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution.

https://pcnw.org/gallery/exhibitions/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit/

As we gear up for our most exciting event of the year, Chase The Light, it’s time to think about the stories you want to tell and the images you want to capture. Whether you’re joining a local photo walk or documenting a quiet moment from your own neighborhood, having the right tools in your hand can make all the difference.

That’s why we are thrilled to highlight our partnership with MPB, one of the world’s largest platforms for buying, selling, and trading used photo and video gear.

Why MPB for Chase the Light?

Chase the Light is all about accessibility—inviting anyone, anywhere, with any camera to create something meaningful during a single 48-hour weekend. MPB shares that same spirit by making high-quality gear more accessible to all.

However you plan to participate in Chase The Light this year, MPB has gear to help bring your vision to life. Browse their selection through the link below!
https://www.mpb.com/en-us?utm_source=event&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=mar:us%7Ccam:Chase+The+Light

Wondering what you’re going to do for your Chase The Light adventures this year?

We have an exciting range of free programs for you to explore during our annual summer 48-hour photo weekend on June 13th-14th, where we all organize to take photographs, wherever you are in the world. Your photographs will be reviewed by industry professionals, and one photograph will be selected for a pop-up exhibition and print sale on Saturday, June 20th.

If you’re in Seattle, these are our fantastic photo walks designed to spark your creativity and help you capture that perfect shot for your submission. Whether you’re looking to master a new technique or just want to explore the city with fellow photographers, there’s something here for you.

Look through the images to see which photo walk catches your eye! These programs are free, and designed specifically with our community in mind, so you must be registered for Chase The Light to join these talented teaching artists.

You can find out more about Chase The Light programs, and sign up through the link below:
https://pcnw.org/chasethelight/chase-the-light-2026-registration-form/

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank YOU for helping us open the classroom door to more students!

We are grateful to everyone who donated or helped share our work. You all helped expand our scholarship fund and subsidize classroom materials and lab time for students. Your generosity has a huge impact in the lives of aspiring students.

In the year ahead, even more burgeoning photographers will have opportunities to learn from our talented faculty, get inspired by our diverse community, and take creative risks in the labs.

We appreciate the many ways you engage with and support our collective home for photography!

Special thanks to the board for your generous match, as well as to Ali Bayse,
Haley Young, Rebecca Kaplan, and Marcia Glover for helping us spread the word.

If you didn’t have a chance to give during GiveBIG, but would like to support this work, you can still make a gift through the link below.
https://pcnw.org/support/donate/