This semester I have been fortunate enough to have been awarded two grants to fund a community arts project for my 4th through 8th graders. This project, called Speak Out!, allows students to visually express their identity and personal values through photographic portraits. This spring the portraits will be a part of a traveling exhibition. The Barclay school is partnering with Wide Angle Youth Media for this project.
It is my hope, for Speak Out!, that students develop confidence in using a camera to create portraits and also take pride in showcasing who they are.
Speak Out! comes in response to a current, city-wide initiative to pass a bill that will fund the renovation and rebuilding of all Baltimore City Public Schools within the next ten years. As Jimmy Stuart, Co-President of the Baltimore Education Coalition said, our schools should reflect our quality of our students. Speak Out! will show the quality and character of students at Barclay Elementary Middle School.
Check out some photos from our first photography workshop. A thanks to Carey Chiaia from Wide Angle Youth Media for facilitating this! Also, thanks to illustration artist, Mika Nakano, for designing the letterhead.
It is my hope, for Speak Out!, that students develop confidence in using a camera to create portraits and also take pride in showcasing who they are.
Speak Out! comes in response to a current, city-wide initiative to pass a bill that will fund the renovation and rebuilding of all Baltimore City Public Schools within the next ten years. As Jimmy Stuart, Co-President of the Baltimore Education Coalition said, our schools should reflect our quality of our students. Speak Out! will show the quality and character of students at Barclay Elementary Middle School.
Check out some photos from our first photography workshop. A thanks to Carey Chiaia from Wide Angle Youth Media for facilitating this! Also, thanks to illustration artist, Mika Nakano, for designing the letterhead.
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