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Launch of Port Townsend's Traveling Camera Obscura and Fundraiser for Point Wilson Lighthouse

  • Point Wilson Lighthouse 200 Battery Way East Port Townsend, WA, 98368 United States (map)

Date: April 28, 10am-4pm
Location: Point Wilson Lighthouse, Port Townsend, WA

Event: Join us for the launch of Port Townsend’s first traveling camera obscura in celebration of Worldwide Pinhole Day*!

  • The event is a fundraiser for the Point Wilson Lighthouse, with all proceeds going towards the installation of a new roof for the landmark.

  • Experience a day of wonder and inspiration, with hands-on demonstrations, guided tours of the camera obscura, and opportunities for visitors to create their own pinhole photographs.

  • Port Townsend’s camera obscura trailer is a creative collaboration brought to you by Brian Goodman, photographer, David Ehnebuske, artist and engineer, Dakota Hankin, creative jack of all trades, and Jen Cohen, pinhole photographer.

  • To book community, educational or private events or for more info, contact therawartcollective@gmail.com or reach out directly to Brian, Dave, Dakota or Jen.

  • Thank you @omgmw @uslhs

**About Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day:**

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is an international event that celebrates the art and science of pinhole photography. Held annually on the last Sunday in April, the day encourages people around the world to experience the joy of creating images with homemade pinhole cameras.