Most savvy photographers about town probably already know about the fabulous, decades-old Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street), which is nestled at the top of Duboce Park and housed within the equally fabulous Harvey Milk Arts Center. The building was recently remodeled (and then unfortunately vandalized). More to the point, have you checked out all the great classes both places offer?

Not only does the Photo Center have a huge darkroom -- one of the oldest and largest ones left in the country, they also have a great digital lab with state-of-the-art equipment. This SFist contributor just started working there, and we're super impressed with the place.

As part of the big ArtSpan Fall Open Studios coming up in October, The Harvey Milk Photo Center is co-hosting an Open Studio with Sharon Art Studio. They've opened up registration to the general public for a nominal $40 fee, which is due this Saturday, July 16, at 4 p.m. Get more info over on Craigslist or call the center at (415) 554-9522. Be sure to add them on Facebook!