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Photosynthesis

Name: Photosynthesis
Address: 6 Battersea Street, Christchurch, NZ
Telephone: +6433672419
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Enabling & supporting visual artists with the tools and space they require to create art, affordably.

09/11/2026

DARKROOM PRICING IMPROVED

TIME IS YOURS - Hourly rate gone. Pay nothing for the time you spend in the darkroom. Book 3-hour sessions at a time. Only watch the clock to time your exposures.

PAY FOR WHAT YOU USE We have priced to cover direct costs.
- $10 per film roll developing (including free scanning).
- $20 per printmaking session.
- $10 for BYO chemicals printing or developing.
- $2 per sheet for silver gelatin 8×10 Ilford resin paper.

www.photosynthesis.nz

07/11/2026

A taste of the turmeric anthotypes made by the participants in the demonstration by resident artist Jessica Fleming | Photographer

30/10/2026

Don’t miss out! Applications for Collected Light close this Sunday, 1 November at 11:59pm.

Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit up to three still works made with light, including photography, print, photo books and zines.

Work doesn’t need to be printed before applying, but final dimensions should be included in your submission.

Printing workshops will be held throughout November to support artists preparing work for the exhibition.

🥂Opening night: 4 December 2026
📍Photosynthesis, 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

For more information and how to apply:
👉🏼 https://www.photosynthesis.nz/collected-light

23/10/2026

📸 COLLECTED LIGHT – ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO!

Calling all photographers and image-makers! ✨
Every image has a story – we’d love to see yours

Only one week left to enter Collected Light!

Following the success of our first exhibition, which brought together over 80 artists and 180 works, we’re inviting submissions for our next group exhibition at Photosynthesis in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Whether you’re an established photographer, an emerging artist, or simply passionate about making images, this is your chance to share your work.

📷 Open to all ages and experience levels
🖼️ Submit up to 3 works – photographs, prints, photo books or zines
🖼️ Works can be framed or unframed
📅 Entries close 1 November 2026
🥂 Exhibition opening 4 December
📍 Photosynthesis, 6 Battersea Street, Christchurch

Need help getting your work exhibition-ready? 🎨

We’ll be running print workshops throughout November to help you prepare and print your photographs for the exhibition. A great opportunity to learn, experiment and get your images ready to display!

From traditional photography to experimental imagery, all creative approaches are welcome.

Find out more and submit your work here:
👉 https://www.photosynthesis.nz/collected-light

Help us spread the word > tag a photographer or artist who should be part of Collected Light!

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18/10/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED - FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

Join Neil Cameron for a full-day workshop to explore the rationale and motivation for your work in a relaxed, conversational setting with other photographers.

Find out more and make a 5-min application to participate
www.photosynthesis.nz/workshop-pfacp

07/10/2026

SUBMIT NOW - OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: COLLECTED LIGHT

We are doing it again: after the success of “Open” in Feb/Mar 2026, we again open a call.

Last time saw over 80 artists with more than 180 pieces.

It is a roll call of photographers showing the state-our-art in a massive group show.

We welcome all still art forms and processes using light, including photography, prints, photo books and zines.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Submit up to three works by 1 November 2026.

Full details and submissions: https://photosynthesis.nz/collected-light

07/10/2026

Plenty to sink your teeth into this week: learn to use our spaces in the volunteer run 101 classes or see what the emerging artists of Hornby High have created in the last week of their exhibition. Check out our events page on our website in bio.

04/10/2026

FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

Join Neil Cameron for a full-day workshop to explore the rationale and motivation for your work in a relaxed, conversational setting with other photographers.

Find out more and make a 5-min application to participate
www.photosynthesis.nz/workshop-pfacp

Address

6 Battersea Street
Christchurch

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 10pm
Tuesday	9am - 10pm
Wednesday	9am - 10pm
Thursday	9am - 10pm
Friday	9am - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 10pm
Sunday	9am - 10pm

Telephone

+6433672419

Website

https://www.photosynthesis.nz/

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