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This free 10-week workshop invites eight trans and gender-diverse youth aged 18-29 to learn analog photography and black-and-white darkroom printing by a skilled member of the community. All sessions will take place at Gallery 44's production facilities.
Over the course of the program, participants will:
• Shoot 35mm black-and-white film
• Develop their own negatives
• Make prints in a traditional wet darkroom
• Connect with other creatives in community
• Learn from trans and gender-diverse photography professionals
What We Provide:
• TTC transit fare to and from Gallery 44
• Light vegetarian snacks at each session
• A honorarium for completing the ten week program
• All materials and equipment (cameras, film, chemistry, paper, etc)
You will also have the chance to:
• Showcase final prints in a public exhibition in 2026.
• Access other opportunities with community partners, including: Friends of Ruby, Lakeshore Arts, and Sherbourne Health.
Workshop Dates (Wednesdays 5:30 PM — 9:30 PM)
• November 12, 2025
• November 19, 2025
• November 26, 2025
• December 3, 2025
• December 10, 2025
• December 17, 2025
• January 7, 2026
• January 14, 2026
• January 21, 2026
• January 28, 2026
Important Information About Registration
• Space is limited to 8 participants
• Filling out this form does not guarantee a spot in the program
• All applicants will receive a response on Monday, October 20, 2025
No prior photography experience is required. Participants living in Toronto or GTA are welcome to apply.
Have questions? Email t4t.darkroom@gmail.com
This program is generously supported by the Ontario Arts Council and Gallery 44.
