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My name is Ty’Ler Banks, and I am excited to share how First Exposures has helped shape my artistic journey.
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- May 14
- 1 min
Can you believe it?
Can you believe that we raised over $80,000 this year at Looking Forward Giving Back? A big, BIG THANK YOU to everyone who made it out,...
- Jan 23
- 2 min
When History Looks Back
Dear friends, For over 30 years, First Exposures has witnessed how empathy, creativity, and a supportive community can cultivate...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
When people feel safe, they can express their creativity
Dear Friends, We’re Juliana and Henry, one of the mentor-mentee pairs at First Exposures. As a friend of First Exposures, you know that...
- Aug 11, 2023
- 2 min
"I’m so grateful we found First Exposures"
Dear Community, My name is Nancy Gales and my daughter Miranda is a young photographer in First Exposures. I’d like to share with you a...
- Feb 6, 2023
- 3 min
In Memory: Bella Robinson
Letters from Bella's First Exposures Mentors A Message to Bella, From Zoe, Her First Mentor Bella was one of the most compassionate,...
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1 min
BACK AT IT!
Photo by Jacob, age 14 SPRING IS HERE We're back and our first class was full of photography, friendly faces, and a whole lot of fun! We...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
I felt like I was at home
Dear Friends, My name is Sarah Kremer and I’ve had the good fortune of being involved with First Exposures in several different roles—as...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
This is the year we’ve all been waiting for at First Exposures!
Dear Friends, This is the year we’ve all been waiting for at First Exposures. We have finally moved into our amazing new home in the...
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
Jasleen Delao, Gone but Never Forgotten
I first met Jasleen when she joined First Exposures at the age of 15. She had green, blue, & black hair, layers of bright colored...
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Giving Tuesday
Dear Friends, My name is Trevor, and I’ve been a volunteer mentor with First Exposures for seven years. I’ve been paired with four...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
Today Marks One Year
Hi friends! Erik here. This is what First Exposures looked like one year ago when we took a field trip to the de Young Museum. When we...
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
This Giving Tuesday Support First Exposures
Dear Friends, We hope that this letter finds you safe and doing well. 2020 has been a challenging time for everyone. It’s been...
- May 7, 2020
- 14 min
- Mar 21, 2020
- 2 min
Building Community from a Distance
Hello friends and supporters, The safety of our community is always our priority and with the recent shelter in place taking effect here...
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
Rooftopping Party!
Some of our FX family had a chance to kick off the celebration of our new home at 2060 Folsom. With construction well under way, the...
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
We've found a new home!
We need your help now more than ever as we make this incredible step forward!
- Oct 23, 2019
- 1 min
It's Help-Portrait time again
It's the most wonderful time of the year. First Exposures, once again, is partnering with The Women's Building, for Help-Portrait....
- Sep 11, 2019
- 5 min
Why I Dedicated Half My Life to First Exposures
We were really moved to hear Sarah Kremer's description of why she has been involved with First Exposures for 25 years, and to support...
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
Myths & Monsters / growing up!
Gallery Hours
Sunday, September 8, 2019 | 12-2 pm
and by appointment
Celebrate the work of our summer mentees.
- May 12, 2019
- 1 min
The Future Is Frida
Frida Calvo Huerta presented her story at the 10th Annual Looking Forward, Giving Back event on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at SOMArts...
- May 12, 2019
- 1 min
Diving Deep
It's pretty clear that Jennifer Tom and Andrew Gold share a love of water. They also happen to love dogs. Andrew can often be found with...
- May 12, 2019
- 4 min
The Ballad of Jenn and Trevor
Sometimes it seems as if our mentors are the unsung heroes of our program, so every now and then we like to spotlight the amazing...
- May 11, 2019
- 1 min
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There is a young person waiting to learn photography with you. Apply today.
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