The Photographic Center Northwest has embarked on a new phase of development by saying goodbye to Alin Shether as president. Shether began over ten years ago with a darkroom rental business and gradually expanded her vision of a unique photographic arts center.

Today’s PCNW at Twelfth and Marion in downtown Seattle boasts a gallery, rental darkrooms, classes, workshops and a school offering an accredited three-year certificate program. Tom Corddry is serving as interim Executive Director while the search continues for Shether’s replacement. Shether will remain on the Board of Directors.