Darlington Media Group

The Darlington Media Group is a unique media resource for Darlington and the north east of England. They provide darkrooms, digital photography facilities, broadband and wireless internet access, video production equipment and post production facilities up to HD standard. All the facilities are open to anyone for a small fee. They host Darlington’s only programme of photographic exhibitions in Decisive Moment Gallery. The work and facilities are backed up by a varied education programme, offering users the skills needed to create their own media works. They aim to meet the needs of anyone, from skilled practitioners to people who are just starting out in developing their skills and practice. They have a long history of work with community groups to help them develop and use media skills.
The Decisive Moment Gallery is an exciting new venue dedicated to the best in photography. It programmes 6 exhibitions each year, drawn from the work of photographers both at home and abroad.
Currently it’s showing work from an East German photographer, but this is constantly changed programme.
It has a regular annual competition in conjunction with Darlington Council called the Big Snap.