STUDENT AND EDUCATOR PROGRAMS
Photoville will host two education programs designed for NYC area teens and educators. Education Day is a one-day field trip for middle school and high school students. Teacher Professional Development Day is a one-day program for educators interested in incorporating photography into their classroom. Both programs are free, though space is limited.
WHO
NYC Area Students (middle and high school age). We welcome school groups, community groups, and extracurricular youth programs. Priority will be given to NYC Area public school groups.
WHAT
Students will experience an inside look into this unique pop-up photo destination, learn from professional artists, and connect with youth photographers.
WHEN
Thursday, Sept 19, 2019
School Day Session: 10AM – 1:30PM
After-School Session: 4PM – 6PM
WHERE
Photoville NYC
COST
Completely free to attend! You are responsible for transportation to Photoville and making sure your students bring a bag lunch.
[ YOUTH PANELS ]
Students from the United Nations International School Human Right Project present their photos and discuss the legacy of redlining and segregation in different zip codes across New York City.
New York City students capture the interplay of work and family in their lives.
Current students and alumni from International Center of Photography’s Community Programs will share their images and writing, and reflect on the roles that photography plays in fostering self-confidence, community building, and social change.
Bronx Junior Photo League student photographers will discuss their work on environmental justice, homelessness, access to healthy foods, LGBTQI+ activism, and more.
Young artists from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Future Imagemakers speak out about the power of photography and the issues that are important to them.
Reflex-tions, from the mirror’s reflection. A youth exploration of the self through portraiture utilizing pinhole photography, mirrors, and creative writing.
WHO
NYC Teachers — middle school through high school. Teachers of all subjects (art, social studies, language arts, science etc.) are welcome!
WHAT
Educators will learn photo-based teaching strategies, and collaborate with photographers and other educators on lesson plans featuring Photoville exhibitions.
WHEN
Saturday Sept 21, 2019 from 10AM – 5PM, followed by happy hour.
WHERE
Photoville
COST
Completely free to attend! Breakfast, lunch and happy hour are included.
EDUCATION PARTNERS
The 2019 Photoville Education Program is produced by United Photo Industries and proudly supported in partnership with PhotoWings and the NYC Mayors Office of Media & Entertainment.
