Agency Details:

Photographic Center Northwest

The mission of the Photographic Center Northwest is to advance the study, practice, and appreciation of fine art and documentary photography through education, exhibitions, and public programs that convey our passion for photography.

Description:
A leader in the education and promotion of art photography, the Photographic Center Northwest strives to enrich photographic artistry and appreciation through its quality courses and workshops, a gallery exhibiting internationally renowned artists, and outreach programs which serve photographers throughout the region.

We offer intensive ten-week courses, day and evening, and workshops, taught by faculty skilled as instructors and as photographers. Our students range from novice to seasoned professional. Students choose to take individual classes or enroll in a comprehensive program, which includes a year-long thesis project. Our fine art photography curriculum encompasses concept, theory, aesthetics, and technical proficiency.

History:
The organization was founded in the early 1980's, and was originally named the Exposure School of Photography, then later called the Northwest Center for Photography. A.K. Shethar purchased the organization in 1988, renamed it the Photographic Center Northwest, and served as President of the organization from 1988 until 1999. During this period, Ms. Shethar oversaw the transformation of the organization into the non-profit it is today. From its downtown location, Photographic Center Northwest expanded to a second site in the Greenlake neighborhood used just for classes. The Photographic Center became an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design in 1996. In 1997, the downtown and Greenlake sites combined into a renovated building at our current Twelfth Avenue location.

Contact person: Annie Van Avery, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 720-0306

Address:

900 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pcnw.org

Directions:

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on August 26, 2009