Darkroom

Backwater Artists Group opened its dedicated darkroom facility in 2018. Initiated and developed by studio member and photographer Darn Thorn, the facility was created to support lens-based artists within the organisation and to address the shortage of darkroom facilities in Cork City. 

Facilities 

The darkroom includes: 

• Heated workspace with temperature-controlled water for processing and washing 
• 24-hour access 
• Two enlargers (35mm and medium format) 
• 3-metre print processing sink 
• Capacity for colour tray processing 
• Film drying unit 
• Individual materials storage cupboard 
• Responsible chemical disposal managed by Backwater Artists Group 
• Digital Production Facilities 

Darkroom members also have access to: 

• Hot desk within the digital suite 
• 27” iMac with full Adobe suite 
• Epson V750 scanner (35mm to 8×10 formats) 

Membership & Applications  

Darkroom membership is offered when places become available.