PHOTOVOICE NEWS
| ~ Purchase your copy of the Photovoice Manual. Copies have been purchased from across Canada, the US, Spain, Italy, Japan, England, Australia and New Zealand. October 2011 Hamilton Somali women show the "Pathways & Barriers" of settlement: Immigrant Women’s Centre to launch photography exhibit and program. July 2011 Photography Club Reunites Student with His School After 87 Years. See Walter's story and images August 2010 Participatory Video is similar to Photovoice in that it engages communities to tell their stories with images and video. Take a look at some of our recent participant videos November 2009 Review a recent news article related to the Rural Photovoice project. Flamborough Review November 2009 View the process videos for the Urban and Rural groups here. October 2009 Our new Photovoice exhibits present the work of two main projects. RURAL/URBAN offers a chance to see two sides of Hamilton, city and country, through the eyes of dedicated seniors groups presenting images and issues that impact us all no matter where we live. A WOMAN'S JOURNEY presents how woman abuse, motherhood, poverty and the strength of women intersect in their lives. The images and ideas depicted reflect the daily lived experiences of these women. Presented in partnership with Good Shepherd’s Women’s Services. Where: The Freeway - 333 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario When: Opening Reception Friday Nov. 6, 2009 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Exhibit: Runs until December 2, 2009 More info: call - 905.777.0640 Photovoice is a project of the Community Centre for Media Arts, supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the City of Hamilton. September 2009 The Ontario Trillium Foundation has confirmed support for Photovoice and CCMA’s other community media engagement projects over the next two years. Thanks also to the City of Hamilton for providing financial support for our current Photovoice projects. September 2009 Our next Photovoice exhibt will begin on Nov. 6, 2009 at the Freeway Coffee House - 333 King Street East, Hamilton The work of six projects will be represented. More details coming soon. July 2009 Seniors Project Update - Photovoice project focus on issues affecting seniors. Read news article. June 2009 Photovoice is planning a summer project with ReCreate Outreach Arts Studio. May 2009 Photovoice is working with a seniors group through Rock Chapel United Church. This enthusiastic group is exploring the theme of isolation with a focus on challenges faced by their peers in rural areas. February 2009 Photovoice is working at the Globe Youth Centre preparing for a spring 2009 exhibit. December 2008 Photovoice Manual is now available for purchase online. Nine important steps when setting up your own Photovoice project. December 2008 Photovoice Exhibit now showing at CCMA's studio. November 2008 Photovoice Process Video and Photos - take a look at the project unfolding and the exhibit photos. November 2008 Photovoice the Exhibit was a great success! Over 300 people meet the artists on opening night. Photos coming soon. October 2008 Photovoice the Exhibit, November 20, 2008, Westside Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario - 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome! September 2008 34 youth working in seven Photovoice Groups throughout Hamilton. Special thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting the Photovoice youth project. | WHAT IS "PHOTOVOICE?"
Photovoice is a participatory action research strategy using photography as a tool of social change. The process turns the camera lens toward the eyes and experiences of vulnerable populations and gives people the opportunity to record, reflect and critique personal and community issues in creative ways. "These places that I’ve photographed, they actually do exist in our community. It’s not all just, like, clean pretty on the outside. Some of the things are really beautiful and some of the things aren’t so beautiful. But, they all exist and you all got to be aware of them, because the ugly things are what make the others things beautiful.” Photovoice Youth Participant | PHOTOVOICE AROUND THE WORLD
Since 1992, Photovoice has been used to share peoples' lived experiences, and to promote social change in communities around the globe. |
