Obscura Darkroom
A project in Union, NJ by Jen Zehner000days
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A public darkroom serving Northern New Jersey.
Backers: 113
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $10,703 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 8th -> Nov 7th (31 days)
Project By: Jen Zehner
Backers: 113
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $10,703 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 8th -> Nov 7th (31 days)
Project By: Jen Zehner
$10,703
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 7 @ 09:02 -0500 GMT
107%
of goal
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Latest News
106% 
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are currently at 106%. Thank you to everyone who has supported our kickstarter... there are still plenty of great rewards left! Check them out and be awesome! (Read More)
you did it!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!!! We just hit 10k! Keep sending the love! (Read More)
only $141 left to goal!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys! We are soooo close! But a print and put us over! (Read More)
90% funded!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Only $995 left to go... less than 48 hours to go... let’s make it happen!! (Read More)
so close!!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are $1500 away from meeting our goal! A huge thank you to everyone who shared and contributed. We are so close! Please continue to share and contribute, there are only two days left! Be awesome! (Read More)
read all about Obscura
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The River View Observer published an article on Obscura today. Read it here. http://riverviewobserver.net/2018/11/public-darkroom-obscura-darkroom-opening-newark-nj/ (Read More)
83% funded
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
It’s gonna be close, but I think we can do it! Let’s see if we can be 90% backed by Sunday night. Please share, and consider contributing to the Obscura Darkroom kickstarter. Lots of great rewards left- there’s an enlarger still waiting for a... (Read More)
4 more days!
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Only 4 more days for the kickstarter, and we’ve made some good progress. Keep the momentum going by sharing and contributing to the campaign! Thank you to all the backers thus far! (Read More)
progress!!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Walls being sheet rocked and painted, plus enlarger station cabinets have been delivered! Progress!! (Read More)
night owl thursdays at obscura
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! Obscura Darkroom will be able to offer regular extended hours past 8pm! Also, Thursday nights are for all you night owls... come in by 9pm and work until 3am. If you’re interested, send me a message. Thanks! (Read More)
Obscura to partner with the Newark Girl Scouts.
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so happy to share that Obscura will parter with the Newark Girl Scouts to provide volunteer classes for their troops. We are so excited for this opportunity to support the Newark community. Help us help them by sharing the campaign and... (Read More)
help!!!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We need help! The unforeseen necessity of installing a new water heater has made the need for a successful kickstarter even more important. PLEASE spread the word, and if you haven’t yet, contribute! Here’s some construction pics to motivate you!... (Read More)
first sink installed!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Film processing sink getting installed. Salvaged from a Starbucks! (Read More)
construction update!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I’m at the site right now waiting on the cable guy- we will have free WiFi to make the wait times for drying go by quickly. Framing continues to go forward, and the darkroom exhaust fan just got delivered! Pretty cool! Don’t... (Read More)
$5000!!! Half way there! (and an extension of the film processing reward.)
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Huzzah! We just hit the halfway point for reaching our goal of $10,000. Thank you everyone for your support In order to celebrate, we're extending our new 1 hour b/w film processing lesson for $40 reward through the end of the campaign. It's... (Read More)
New Reward level: b/w film processing lesson THIS WEEKEND ONLY
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy folks! I've added a WEEKEND SPECIAL reward level, a 1 hour private lesson on processing your 35mm, 120, or 4x5 b/w film! Just $40! The reward is only available through midnight EST on Sunday 10/21, so hurry and sign up! It's a great way... (Read More)
New Reward level: 1 month membership!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Due to popular demand, I've added a 1 month membership rewards level. Membership is usually $150/month, but if you reserve during the Kickstarter, you'll save $25. This is a great way for you to try out the facilities for the month... but... (Read More)
help!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The Obscura kickstarter needs your love! Please share and if you’re considering backing the project please do so soon. We’ve lost some momentum and need your help! Be awesome! Support the arts and film photography in NJ! (Read More)
construction moving forward!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Stopped by Obscura today to drop off some lighting fixtures and take some pics of the progress. Looking good! Please consider supporting film photography in New Jersey by backing our Kickstarter. (Read More)
walls and more walls
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m meeting with the contractor today to discuss wall placement, plumbing, and electrical. Tape marks on the floor showing the film closet and entry to the darkroom space, and the gallery wall. Full steam ahead! (Read More)
Obscura has an official location!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Just signed the lease on a 2000 sq ft location in Newark NJ. It's accessible from the light rail (Norfolk St station) from Newark Penn- a five minute walk. There's also street parking available. Reception/gallery space... (Read More)
the cat’s meow!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out Rhoda showing off an Obscura Darkroom magnet! *cat shown for scale (Read More)
thank you! check out my Obscura bling!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Off to a great start!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thanks to all who have already kicked in to the campaign, you are all so generous! (Read More)
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