Community Efforts to Save Brooklyn's Bushwick Darkroom from Closure
Brooklyn Darkroom Fights Closure To Save Analog Art
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The Bushwick Community Darkroom in Brooklyn, New York, faces imminent closure due to financial struggles. Founded by Lucia Rollow in 2011, the darkroom is a vital space for analog photography. Members, led by filmmaker Sasha Brunetti, are rallying to secure the lease and develop a sustainable business model by June 30.
- 01Lucia Rollow opened the Bushwick Community Darkroom in 2011 after losing access to her own darkroom.
- 02The darkroom has moved four times and is now located at 334 Himrod Street, Brooklyn.
- 03A failed takeover bid offered only $5,000 for the business, prompting members to organize fundraising efforts.
- 04Sasha Brunetti aims to partner with the darkroom to create a more comprehensive creative space.
- 05Members currently enjoy 24-hour access and various classes, with film developing services starting at $15.
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The Bushwick Community Darkroom, established by Lucia Rollow in 2011, is at risk of closure due to financial difficulties. Initially opened in a basement, the darkroom has evolved into a crucial hub for analog photography, offering classes and a shared creative space. However, on May 26, Rollow announced her inability to sustain operations, leading to an urgent response from members. Filmmaker Sasha Brunetti and others have initiated a fundraising campaign and are working to secure the lease after a failed takeover offer of $5,000. The proposed partnership with Brunetti's Ceaseless Media aims to transform the darkroom into a broader creative space, incorporating artistic studios and screenings. With a deadline of June 30 to stabilize operations, the community is determined to preserve this unique artistic space that fosters traditional photography techniques.
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The closure of the Bushwick Community Darkroom would eliminate a vital resource for analog photographers and the local arts community.
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