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...
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- 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 8, 2020
- 14 min
A Conversation with Judy Dater
First Exposures mentee Tanya Hernandez spent a day in the studio with renowned Bay Area photographer Judy Dater, talking about all things...
- 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 3, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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
Become A Mentor
There is a young person waiting to learn photography with you. Apply today.
- May 10, 2019
- 1 min
Become A Mentee: Summer 2021
Join our First Exposures family!
- May 10, 2019
- 1 min
Volunteer
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and enrich our community?
- May 9, 2019
- 1 min
Internships
We’re looking for interns to help with communications and assist in the classroom.
- Apr 12, 2019
- 1 min
Our archive is under construction!
All old news, events, and blog entries will be updated soon!
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