The Darkroom Coop is located inside the Pearl Street Coop, but is an entirely separate coop, operating under the auspices of College Houses.

Membership:

There are two recquirements for joining the Darkroom Coop.

1. You must have advanced black and white darkroom experience.
2. Space must be available. The coop has a maximum of 40 members per semester.

Proof of advanced black and white darkroom experience is most commonly (although not always) demonstrated via college transcripts listing advanced photography classes. Special review and orientation sessions can be held mid-semester for applicants who can demonstrate and provide proof of appropriate darkroom skills.

Darkroom Coop members meet 3 times a year (Spring, Summer, & Fall), and hold a mandatory show during the Fall semester in the Pearl Street Study Room.

Members of the Darkroom Coop have many different occupations, but all share an interest in the arts and are serious about their work in the darkroom.

If you have beginning darkroom skills and would still like to join the Coop, we recommend that you see our list of resources or contact us for information on where to go to expand your knowledge and find out more about the Darkroom Coop.