Darkroom Memberships
Quarterly darkroom passes and memberships are now closed for the quarter. Fall 2026 membership passes will open again starting September 28, 2026.
Memberships and drop in passes are accepted each Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter up to reading week.
Darkroom per visit (2-4 hours)
Fee: $15 for NU Students/Affiliates
$25 for Non-NU community members
Quarterly Pass (up to 7 visits)
Fee: $100 for NU Students/Affiliates
$170 for Non-NU community members
Purchasing a 1-Visit or Quarterly Membership
Email the Darkroom Supervisor at articastudios@u.northwestern.edu to request a membership and the required online exam.
- Once reviewed, the darkroom supervisor will confirm if your exam was passed or not.
- If passed, the darkroom supervisor will coordinate a time to meet you in ARTica for a darkroom tour and confirm your quarterly schedule.
- Once all steps are complete, you can pay for your membership and are granted access to the darkroom on your pre-determined dates as coordinated with the supervisor.
What's Provided
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Chemicals for film and paper processing
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Equipment for film development
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Equipment for paper development
What's not provided:
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Photo paper - all members must plan to bring their own
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Scanner
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Please note that only black and white photo development is accepted in the ARTica Darkroom.
Contact Us
Questions about the Darkroom? Email the darkroom supervisor at articastudios@u.northwestern.edu