Previously incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals are invited to Beyond the Frame: A Photography Workshop Series in Chicago, IL! Join us for a series of three free cumulative workshops.

This in-person workshop series will be held throughout May 2024 on the following dates:

Saturday, May 4, 2024 11-1PM, at DePaul Art Museum
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11-1PM, at Hyde Park Art Center (Partnerships Studio)
Saturday, May 18, 2024,11-1PM, at Hyde Park Art Center (Partnerships Studio)
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 11-1PM, at Hyde Park Art Center (Partnerships Studio)

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Ivana Jarmon will guide participants to create work that voices their current crises, fears, anxieties, hopes, etc. You'll also:

Explore the transformative power of natural light, understanding how to harness its potential to create captivating new environments within their photographs.
Through a study of composition, balance, and the rule of thirds, discover how to establish harmonious relationships within the space of their photographs, crafting visually striking images.
Learn to infuse your photos with deep meaning, regardless of the setting, by strategically utilizing elements within any location or space.
The series emphasizes the importance of intentionality in photography, encouraging participants to approach each shot with a clear vision and purpose, ultimately enhancing the impact and depth of their photographic storytelling.

Over 4 weeks, you'll use disposable cameras, or your personal device(s), to take photos to document your life and experiences. Jarmon will capture portraits of each participant to accompany their work! Your work will culminate and be celebrated in an exhibit, provided by Buddy at The Chicago Cultural Center. The exhibition will tentatively run from July 1, 2024 until August 30, 2024. Buddy is a store in the Chicago Cultural Center in downtown Chicago with the mission of supporting and showcasing local artists, makers, and small businesses.

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Open to previously incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals

Disposable cameras will be provided (but you are welcome to bring your preferred device for photography).
FREE to attend.
No previous art experience required.
All participants will receive a certificate of completion after the workshop concludes.