Abstract: Provided are compounds, which may be referred to as PHOTACs (photoswitchable proteolysis targeting chimeras), and compositions, kits, and methods of making and using PHOTACs. PHOTACs have one or more E3 ligase ligand(s), one or more photoswitchable group(s), optionally, one or more linker(s), and one or more ligand(s) for a target protein. PHOTACs may be suitable for use in methods to treat diseases, such as, for example, cancer. PHOTACs may also be suitable for use in methods to induce selective degradation of a target protein.