Sales associate position

We are seeking a seeking a full-time sales associate. The successful applicant will be an organized and self-motivated cheerful person with a passion for fine photography, and who is able to handle multiple projects under short deadlines. The environment at The Darkroom is quality-oriented, fast-paced and informal.

Required background:
. Thorough understanding of silver & digital photographic processes
. High computer literacy
. Retail experience
. Experience with bookkeeping a plus
. Frame shop experience a plus

Benefits kick in after one year, and include employer participation in a healthcare plan, paid vacation, and a generous discount on photographic supplies (and you won't have to wear a uniform).

To apply for this position, email resume (with professional references) and pertinent information to jobs {at} neworleansdarkroom.com. Interviews will begin on December 26th and the position will start shortly thereafter. Please address all questions relating to this position by email only.
$9/hour + health benefits after one year

It is The Darkroom's policy to assure that applicants are hired and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, national origin, or physical disability.

The Creative Process workshop with Chris Jordan December 2nd

The Creative Process from Conception to Exhibition


The Darkroom would like to offer you the opportunity to study with Chris Jordan, one of the top photographic artists working in the United States today. This one-day workshop focuses on the process of fine art photography from conception to exhibition, and will take place on Sunday December 2nd in conjunction with the opening weekend of PhotoNOLA 2007.

Chris is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist whose work explores the detritus of American mass culture. His work is exhibited widely in the US and Europe, and has been featured in magazines, newspapers, documentary films and television programs all over the globe. Most recently his work was featured on the Bill Moyers Journal, and he will appear on the Stephen Colbert Report on October 10, 2007.

You can read a complete description of the workshops at:
neworleansworkshops.com/artists/ChrisJordan

Basic B&W printing workshop Monday 10/29 6-9PM

Learn the fine art of black and white printing or refresh your skills with Thom Bennett.

Topics covered are: basic print processing - exposure, contrast, dodging and burning-in; making contact sheets; protecting and archiving prints; paper types.

Next workshop: Monday October 29th 6-9 pm

Cost of workshop: $55 tuition + $15 materials fee

Click here for a full description.

The Red Show opens Saturday 6-9 PM

The exhibition features 32 excellent photographs (selected by Richard Sexton out of nearly 500 entries submitted by 120 photographers in 20 states) plus a slideshow of additional images, including artwork by:
Josephine Sacabo
Curtis Knapp (author of the Andy Warhol image)
Lori Waselchuk
Steven Forster
David Rae Morris
Heather Weathers


A sneak preview of the show is available by visiting:
http://www.neworleansdarkroom.com/gallery/red/index.html

Luminos warm tone 20x24 Fiber-base semi-matte paper 50% off

Luminos warm tone 20x24/10 sheets variable contrast fiber-base semi-matte paper. Sale price: $37.90

Luminos 16x20 Fiber-base glossy paper 50% off

Luminos 16x20/10 sheets variable contrast fiber-base paper. Sale price: $16.96.

This paper is now rebranded as Kentmere fineprint glossy. It is the most neutral fiber-base paper available.

Light Impressions precut black mats 16x20/11x14 50% off

Light Impressions precut black mats 16x20 / 11x14 window with backing. Pack of 5. Sale price: $26.97