The Light Factory Photo Arts Center

The Light Factory Photo Arts Center We engage, inspire, and empower our communities through photography education and exhibitions.

For over four decades, The Light Factory's commitment to photography and film has revealed itself in many ways: we’ve taught countless newbies how to compose a photo; we, along with our members, have gazed breathlessly at high art that has hung on our gallery walls; and we’ve steered ambitious projects within schools to spread our love of these indispensable visual arts to local students. Our love

of photography and film is close to our hearts, and we’ll never stop striving to spread our love as far and as wide as possible. While we’re proud of our past, we’re not a nonprofit that rests on its laurels. We believe that the issues affecting our local community should fuel the projects we pursue, and that the impact of those projects should extend far beyond our walls. That’s why community engagement has become a key focus of The Light Factory.

06/21/2026
Round 4 of our Photo Mixer& Print Exchange is set for July 12th. We will be returning to fellowship at Picasso’s Mediter...
06/16/2026

Round 4 of our Photo Mixer& Print Exchange is set for July 12th. We will be returning to fellowship at Picasso’s Mediterranean Picasso Mediterranean where we will enjoy an honored speaker, recent Guggenheim Fellow Chris Aluka Berry (C. Aluka Berry ) as well as a group slideshow, informal critiques and prizes.

Submit for the slideshow here: https://bit.ly/4vJFxSi
📍Picasso’s Mediterranean
🗓️ July 12 2pm-5pm

06/15/2026

Our next Photo Mixer is set for July 12th. We will be returning to fellowship at Picasso’s Mediterranean Picasso Mediterranean where we will enjoy an honored speaker, recent Guggenheim Fellow Winner Chris Aluka Berry (C. Aluka Berry ) as well as a group slideshow, informal critiques and prizes.

Submit for the slideshow here: https://bit.ly/4vJFxSi
📍Picasso’s Mediterranean
🗓️ July 12 2pm-5pm

Get ready to shine! Our Member’s Show is happening on July 17th! We’re calling on all members to submit their best work ...
06/11/2026

Get ready to shine! Our Member’s Show is happening on July 17th! We’re calling on all members to submit their best work for a chance to win with prizes for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Place. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing exhibition!

Submission details:
🗓️: Drop off your piece on July 10th
📷: One piece per member
🖼️: 11x14 frame max size

Join us for an unforgettable night of art and celebration!

05/21/2026

So you want to start shooting film …Our Intro To Film Photography: Shooting Class is coming in early June.

In this class you will learn the ins and outs of your analog film camera, how to meter your light for proper exposure, and composition.

Sign up today. Link in Bio or lightfactory.org

🗓️ June 6, 2026
📍 The Light Factory (inside VAPA) 700 N Tryon St
🎟️ $60. Link in bio.
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05/17/2026

Our next upcoming class features .holden.richards as he teaches an Intro@to 4x5 Large Format Photography

This will be a rare gem and can’t miss class. Sign up today on our website or click the link in our bio

🗓️ June 27 10am - 3pm
📍The Light Factory 700 N Tryon Street (inside VAPA) Charlotte NC
👨🏼‍🏫 .holden.richards
🎟️ $150 at light factory.org

05/12/2026

May 1st and 2nd Recap

Cyanotypes at Spark Festival at McClintock Middle School
Mother’s Day Portraits
Darkroom Printing Class

05/04/2026

Discover the art of studio lighting with this Saturday. Rick will cover portrait lighting essentials, including one light setups. Register now at lightfactory.org, limited spaces left

📍The Light Factory, 700 N Tryon Street Charlotte NC🎟️ Tickets available at lightfactory.org or bio
🗓️ May 9, 1-4pm
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Join us in two weeks to master the art of darkroom printing. Transform your film negatives into stunning prints.📍 The Li...
04/23/2026

Join us in two weeks to master the art of darkroom printing. Transform your film negatives into stunning prints.
📍 The Light Factory
🗓️Saturday May 1st 6pm-9pm
🎟️ Reserve your spot @ lightfactory.org or bio
👩🏽‍🏫 Nia Cruz

04/23/2026

Spots are still open for this Saturday’s Intro to Digital Photography class. Master your camera’s basics, from exposure to composition, for unforgettable photos.

Don’t Miss Out!
📍The Light Factory
🗓️ Saturday April 25 1-4pm
🎟️ Reserve your spot at lightfactory.org
💰$60 non-members $40 members
🧑🏾‍🏫 Titus Brooks-Heagins

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700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC
28205

Telephone

+17049967273

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