EyeWonder Photography - I promised myself I would be more active in my community this year and here is action no. 1 ! Critical Exposure is a nonprofit organization that teaches middle and high school students to document issues that impact their lives through photography and to use their images and voices to advocate for change.
Press: 2009
June 3, 2009
May 15, 2009
blonde photographer - last week i attended critical exposure’s “through the lens of DC youth” photography exhibit at the ARTiculate gallery. i recently posted about my experience working with critical exposure, and was very excited to see the students’ work on display.
May 4, 2009
Education Justice - Critical Exposure will be presenting its 4th Annual "Through the Lens of D.C. Youth" Photography Exhibit. Nearly 50% of D.C. students don’t graduate from high school, and only 9% get a college degree. See through the eyes of D.C. youth as they share their photos of the causes and consequences to D.C.’s graduation crisis.
April 30, 2009
DCist - Support some talented kids at the fundraiser and opening of Through the Lens of D.C. Youth at ARTiculate Gallery next Wednesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The exhibit is made possible by Critical Exposure, which teaches kids photography to document their lives -- in particular, problems with school facilities -- and use the results to bring about change.
April 29, 2009
DC Shot List - Nearly 50% of D.C. students don't graduate from high school. Only 9% get a college degree. See through the eyes of D.C. youth as they share their photos of the causes, consequences and solutions to D.C.'s dropout crisis.
April 23, 2009
adventures of hoogrrl! - As part of the Anacostia Art Walk for the Anacostia Cherry Blossom Festival a couple weeks ago, The Pink Line Project produced an awesome art exhibit celebrating youth making art for social change, with the curating assistance of Chanel Compton. It’s a really special exhibit so we decided to open it up again so more people can experience the work of these remarkable young artists.
April 22, 2009
hey compton - Critical Exposure and Words Beats & Life INC. are Washington DC based youth arts organizations that empower their students to be the leaders of today. The featured works, graffiti and photograph were created by students and supporters in order to promote social change and to share their creative vision.
April 13, 2009
Prison Photography - [...] the issue of self-representation and empowerment arises. Specific to my interest would be the possibilities of empowerment through photography.
