This innovative and immersive camp focuses on photography and darkroom techniques—learn to use 35mm manual cameras, practice street photography on photo walks, and print images with traditional darkroom processes.

The five-day camp takes full advantage of Gallery 44's extensive production facilities, set within the 401 Richmond arts building, a vibrant hub home to a dynamic arts community of artist studios, festivals and galleries.

Participants will:

EXPLORE the city with a camera

TRANSFORM an idea into a photograph

CREATE photos with a manual 35 mm film camera (provided by Gallery 44)

PRINT black and white photographs in a traditional wet darkroom

DISCOVER contemporary art galleries in Toronto

VENTURE out on field trips to locations such as Kensignton Market and Chinatown

BUILD lasting friendships!