PROGRAMS
Learn the art of Darkroom + Digital Photography at First Exposures! Join First Exposures for our free photography programs, combining the power of photography with the power of supportive mentors. We believe in access for all people- all First Exposures youth programs are free.
Mentees
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If you are 11 to 18 years old and have an interest in learning photography with the help of a mentor. Flex your creativity with the help of a mentor!
mentors
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If over 21 years old with skills in digital or darkroom photography and want to positively impact a young person's life!
YEARLONG PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER — MAY
Explore darkroom or digital photography in our Yearlong Photography Mentoring program. Over a year, 30 young people ages 11-18 meet weekly on Saturdays paired 1:1 with a mentor to learn all about photography.
SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING PROGRAM
JUNE — AUGUST
Over 7 weeks, 35 youth ages 11-18 learn film and digital photography twice a week with the support of Teaching Artists and a group of mentors in a collaborative and creative environment.
YOUNG ARTIST RESIDENCY
SEPTEMBER — MAY
Are you a young emerging artist, age 16-24, who wants to dive deeper into photography, apply to be in our Young Artists Residency. Over 6 months, 5-8 experienced photographers develop a photo-based project culminating in a group exhibition.
Facing Forward Portrait WOrkshop
MARCH — APRIL
Offered in the spring, Facing Forward is a portrait workshop for 15 youth ages 15-21 to gain skills in portrait photography, lighting, and editing using industry-standard tools where youth connect with professionals through studio visits and artist workshops.
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