The RayKo Photo Center is a unique artist-run photographic arts center that has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area photographic community since 1990 through exhibitions, lectures, educational programming and by providing economical darkroom and studio rentals to artists. In 2004, RayKo opened a brand new 12,000 square foot facility in the city's museum and gallery district dedicated to the creation, presentation, and appreciation of contemporary photography. The RayKo Photo Center serves to advance public appreciation of photography and create opportunities for regional and national artists to create and present their work in stimulating environment which fosters creation, experimentation and innovation.