Being introduced to methods of taking pictures and using them to exhibit different ideas has helped me expand my voice and open myself to new opportunities.
Both Sides of the Lens: The Faces and Stories of D.C. Youth
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Date:
6/2011
Location:
Edison Place Gallery
During June of 2011 Critical Exposure held its sixth annual spring exhibit of student work - BOTH SIDES OF THE LENS: The Faces and Stories of D.C. Youth. The exhibit was on display at the PEPCO Edison Place Gallery in Washington, D.C., where more than 250 people joined us to look at students' photos, listen to their stories, and support their efforts to create change. Two students spoke out about the power of photography to empower youth, to hold policymakers accountable, and to create change in schools and communities.
On the opening night alone, more than 60 people wrote photo-postcards to the Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools to support Washington Metropolitan High School's campaign to get a library at their school.
To view all of the photos in the exhibit, click here.
