The Darkroom was founded in 2010 by Visual Artist and Photographer Mella Travers. Mella began her photographic career in the 1990s, working for many prestigious fashion publications, while also maintaining an extensive personal practice. Her work has been exhibited widely in Ireland, including VISUAL Carlow and RHA Dublin. Most recently she has exhibited work alongside artists Wendy Judge and Niamh McGuinne, which explored innovative analogue techniques and modes of presentation.
Beginning as a small space at the artist collective Block T, Smithfield, The Darkroom has expanded and grown, and in 2016 moved to a purposely fitted and designed space centrally located at 32 North Brunswick St, Stoneybatter. The Darkroom is a non-for-profit funded by the arts council.
Encompassing analogue and digital facilities, darkrooms, a large studio, a digital suite and an extensive range of camera and lighting equipment, The Darkroom offers a range of rental options and a wide range of courses covering all aspects of photography.1
External links & References
- “About Us” The Darkroom https://www.darkroom.ie/about-us
