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Our motto is "A safe place to develop", and this project aims to provide its users with exactly that: somewhere that will be a learning resource for all who attend sessions there, in an environment in which will be accessible, in
clusive and nurturing. We hope to inspire everyone who comes to the darkroom, and we are excited at the prospect of sharing our skills and enthusiasm for this art form with the community. This will be a peer-led facility, with an emphasis on promoting well-being through the medium of film photography. About us:
We are Chilli Light Painters, a group of photographers, who meet at Chilli Studios, an arts-based charity project in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with an aim to creatively improve mental health. Collectively, we have many years experience of using film and digital cameras, and with our love of photography and a desire to share the knowledge, experience and passion we have for the subject, we are in the process of setting up a community darkroom in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne. "I'd like to regain the magical feeling of watching paper go from white to a full photo"
Ernie P, Founder member of Chilli Light Painters 2022
What we intend to do with your donations:
This campaign and your donation no matter how big or small will help us with:
- Finish constructing the basic studio & resources.
- Fill in gaps in our equipment needs (both analog & digital).
- Ensure the darkroom can be maintained over the coming years.
- Provide ongoing photography and mental health first aid training to our peer-led and voluntary team.
- Offer resources and programs to our members like workshops, classes, community hours, trips, talks and artist-in-residence programs etc
- Build-in and maintain safe, supportive systems and resources for all abilities
About Chilli Studios:
This is a Chilli Studios project. We are a mental health and arts Charity providing creative services and opportunities for people who are experiencing mental health issues or other factors that may lead to social exclusion. We aim to engage people creatively to promote inclusion & interaction; develop skills & expression; build resilience & ultimately improve wellbeing. www.chillistudios.co.uk
[cover photo by Rob Halliburton]
