Past

Current exhibit! A large body of student work is now on display at Modern Times Cafe, a great spot in the basement of the Politics & Prose bookstore. One of D.C.'s best independent bookstores, Politics & Prose is located at 5015 Connecticut Ave, NW.

Critical Exposure began working with students at Luke C. Moore High School in Northeast D.C. in the fall of 2010. Since then Critical Exposure has worked with a new group of youth each semester.

Critical Exposure worked with a group of students in collaboration with the creative writing class at Ballou SHS. The students wrote “I Am From” poems reflecting their lives and the communities of which they are a part. Students then decided to focus their advocacy efforts on getting a more clear lunch & food policy at their school. Right now, security guards throw away food that students bring in if they deem it to be unhealthy, but there are no signs posted or materials distributed to let students know what they can and can't bring in.

S.T.E.P. Up DC is an issue-focused citywide education organizing initiative based in northwest Washington, D.C.  Our goal is to identify, train and support youth leaders who can build the power to create policy changes that ensure every student graduates prepared for higher education or meaningful employment.  S.T.E.P. Up D.C. is coordinated by two D.C. nonprofits – Critical Exposure and the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates.

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"Picture Equality" is a reception and silent auction of the work of professional photographers. It's an evening of food, drink, student speakers, and fantastic photography. 2010 was our most successful auction to date!  Please join us for this year's auction in October 2011.  Stay tuned for details.

Our annual spring photography exhibit was held at the ARTiculate Gallery in downtown DC and featured students' photographs of the DC education system.

Part of the Anacostia Art Walk during the Cherry Blossom Festival, this exhibit in Southeast DC featured the work of youth in Critical Exposure and Words Beats & Life.