Photographic Center Northwest

What a night! Thank you all for joining us this last Saturday in the gallery for a festive celebration of photography and community. This year, photographers from 123 cities, 25 U.S. states and 10 countries participated in Chase The Light, and the event culminated in a pop-up exhibition of more than 450 unique photographs. Everyone who joined us in the gallery on Saturday for the exhibition and print sale discovered new artists, and many found new artwork to take home.

Thank you to everyone who came out to take part in our celebration. Special thanks to the artists, volunteers, sponsors, committee members, jurors, ambassadors, and partners who made Chase The Light a smashing success. You continue to strengthen our awesome community.

If you stopped by on Saturday, please let us know: was this your first time (or maybe 5th time?) exhibiting with us? Did you find a print you love? We would love to hear about your experience, so let us know in the comments!

Are you still interested in purchasing a print? they are available for $25 until June 29th. Click the link below to see what’s available!
https://shop.pcnw.org/collections/chase-the-light-2026-prints-25

Still looking for a creative summer activity for your teen? PCNW’s Summer Teen Photography Workshops offer a fun, immersive experience for photographers ages 13–18 to build their skills, explore their creativity, and connect with fellow teen artists.

One of our Street Photography for Teens workshops has already filled up. Reserve your spot before the remaining workshops (outlined below) reach capacity!

Workshop details:

Street Photography
July 13–17
Mon–Fri | 1–5 PM

Students will explore Seattle’s neighborhoods while learning how to photograph architecture, people, and everyday moments. They’ll also learn editing and printing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and create a photographic series of their own.

Creative Darkroom Photography
July 20–24
Mon–Fri | 1–5 PM

Students will learn to use a film camera, develop film, and print from their own negatives in PCNW’s professional darkroom. They’ll also experiment with photograms, solarization, pinhole cameras, and other creative analog techniques.

Whether your teen is just getting started or already passionate about photography, these workshops provide a supportive environment to learn new skills, make art, and meet other creative young people.

All levels are welcome.

Registration is open through the link below.
https://shop.pcnw.org/collections/summer-teen-workshops

All remaining Chase The Light prints are now $25 through June 29, 2026!

Chase The Light 2026 Prints - $25 Browse the selections below to find your favorite(s), or if you know the name of the photographer whose piece you'd like to purchase use the search bar above. All photos purchased will be mailed or…

Chase The Light prints are now $50 until 8:30pm!

Chase The Light 2026 Prints - $50 Browse the selections below to find your favorite(s), or if you know the name of the photographer whose piece you'd like to purchase use the search bar above. All photos purchased will be mailed or…

Chase The Light prints are now $100 until 7:30pm!

Chase The Light 2026 Prints - $100 Browse the selections below to find your favorite(s), or if you know the name of the photographer whose piece you'd like to purchase use the search bar above. All photos purchased will be mailed or…

Shopping is now available for Chase The Light prints at the $250 level until 6:45pm!

Chase The Light 2026 Prints - $250 Browse the selections below to find your favorite(s), or if you know the name of the photographer whose piece you'd like to purchase use the search bar above. All photos purchased will be mailed or…

Want to see which one of your images got selected by our jurors, or just want to preview what prints will be available? The Chase The Light 2026 slideshow is now live!

These photos will be viewable in person at the Chase The Light Pop-up Exhibition and available for purchase online starting at 6pm tomorrow, Saturday, June 20th.

See you there!

Chase The Light 2026 Slideshow Chase the Light is Photographic Center Northwest’s (PCNW) annual su...

Join PCNW for a lively workshop focused on photography's historical, contemporary, and conceptual relationship to "the walk." The first online session will introduce ideas and examples of the walk as an essential generative tool for your photographic practice. Technique, appropriate gear choices, compositional tips, as well as examples from photography's rich walking history will inform our conversation. You will then meet in person for a semi-guided walk through the bustling urban stretch of Alki Beach during the summer evening golden light. The final online session will be an opportunity to share and discuss the work created during the workshop.

JUL 15 | Online 6-9pm (Pacific Time)
JUL 18 | On Location 5-9pm along Alki Beach in Seattle, WA
JUL 22 | Online 6-8pm (Pacific Time)

https://shop.pcnw.org/collections/summer-2026-photography-workshops-seattle/products/wanderlust-photographys-improvisational-relationship-with-walking

Wanderlust: Photography's Improvisational Relationship with Walking - Summer 2026 FACULTY Josh Poehlein DATE / TIME July 15, 18 & 22, 2026 | See description for detailed meeting times and formats TUITION $265 Payment & Refund PolicyScholarship Opportunities FORMAT Hybrid with…