2026:
No planned offer of residency

2027:
Plans for 2027 are still being made

Mörk is a fully equipped, professional black and white darkroom built and maintained by the association located in The Finnish Artists' Studio Foundation's Vallila Studio Centre in Helsinki.

Mörk comprises about 70 square meters and includes, in addition to the darkroom, a lit room with a small kitchen, table spaces and shelves for storage, as well as drying racks for prints, a fume hood and a photo press.

The darkroom has comprehensive equipment for even the most demanding printing needs. The space is air conditioned and lofty. It has six ventilation ducts, three of which are above the processing trays. The darkroom has three large sinks in a waterproof space with a floor drain and a raised floor with flood thresholds. There are two exits from the darkroom: a light lock corridor and an emergency exit.

Two of the enlargers (both up to 4×5 “) are in separate booths where the processing of more demanding negatives can be done in peace. These light-tight booths are also suitable for loading film. Other enlargers are stored on tables with wheels, making the space adaptable for courses and various events.

Mörk is designed to be an accessible space and is available to members of the association around the clock. Additional synergy is provided by the color printing cooperative Värinä which is located in the same building.

The member base consists of professional photographers, artists, students and enthusiastic amateurs of all ages that share the love of analog darkroom photography.

Enlargers:

• 5 pcs for 35 mm and 6 x 7 cm negatives

• 3 pcs max. For 4×5″ negatives

• 8×10″ Durst

Other equipment

• 5 pcs for 35 mm and 6 x 7 cm negatives

• 3 pcs max. For 4×5″ negatives

• 8×10″ Durst

• Shared basic b&w chemicals - Ilford brand

• A storage of old diverse chemicals, free to use

• Three large sink tables in U-shaped position

• Over sink ventilation

• Red safelights

• Print washer for 50cmx60cm

• Film development tanks and reels for up to 4”x5”

• Drying cabinet for films

• Printing equipment like paper easels up to 60x70cm, focus finders, MG filters, etc.

• Developing equipment like paper trays up to 80x100cm and tubes up to 110cm, beakers, measuring cups, thongs etc.

• Fume cabinet

• Small light table

• Paper cutter 90cm

• Matte cutter, Logan 750

• Dry mounting press, Seal 210M

• Drying racks for FB paper up to 100cm x 90cm

• Storage boxes for members

Website:
https://pimiotaiteilijat.fi/en

Email:
info@pimiotaiteilijat.fi

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@finnishdarkroom
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