The Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park is currently closed for repairs. Meetings are running as usual. Alternate locations are listed on each event. See the calendar for details.
About Darkroomers
Founded in 1941, Darkroomers is one of the oldest photography clubs in San Diego and a founding member of the San Diego Photo Arts Society—the original organization behind what is now the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park.
In 1950, the San Diego Photo Arts Society was renamed the Southern California Association of Camera Clubs (SCACC) to reflect its broader mission of uniting camera clubs across the region. SCACC, in partnership with the City of San Diego, Balboa Park, the San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, and other cultural organizations, help maintain the Photographic Arts Building and support the programs of its member clubs.
Today, SCACC includes five camera clubs. As a member of Darkroomers, you're welcome to attend joint workshops and presentations hosted by any SCACC club. However, exhibition and competition participation is limited to the club(s) to which you officially belong.
Darkroomers is proud to be a non-profit, volunteer-run organization with a strong sense of community and a passion for photographic excellence. We're also affiliated with the Photographic Society of America (PSA) through our SCACC membership, giving our members access to additional educational and competitive opportunities.
A Few Things to Know:
- We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of each month.
- Critique Night (Monthly Exhibition) takes place on the 3rd Wednesday.
- We rely on member volunteers to make everything we do possible.
- A portion of your annual dues (about 45%) goes to the Southern California Association of Camera Clubs and supports building maintenance, shared equipment, and supplies for all clubs housed in the Photographic Arts Building.
Darkroomers Leadership Team
President, Communications Director, Webmaster
Angela Andrieux
president@darkroomers.com
Vice President
Gweneth Stevens
vp@darkroomers.com
Treasurer
Mary Peddecord
treasurer@darkroomers.com
Secretary
Haressh Vibhakkar
secretary@darkroomers.com
Program Director, Immediate Past President
Andrew Patterson
programs@darkroomers.com
Membership Director
Michael Peddecord
membership@darkroomers.com
Gallery Director
Ralph Vasquez
gallery@darkroomers.com
Interclub Competition Director
Jason Harmon
interclub@darkroomers.com