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My Community Through My Eyes

Presented by FotoFest Inc. and Project Row Houses at Project Row Houses

August 14-September 5, 2010

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FotoFest’s Literacy Through Photography program, in partnership with Project Row Houses’ Summer Arts Education Program, presents My Community Through My Eyes, an exhibition of student artwork, photography and writing created by children from Houston’s Third Ward Community, opening August 14th, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00pm.

The students, ages 6 – 11, have been working with Houston photographer and FotoFest cohort teacher Ben DeSoto, creating projects that explore the theme My Community Through My Eyes. The LTP program utilizes photography and creative writing to help students in grades 3 – 12 learn to understand themselves, to honor their family and community, and to explore and share their dreams.

The My Community Through My Eyes student exhibition will be on view in conjunction with the Project Row Houses Summer Studio installations August 14, 2010 through September 5, 2010 at 2521 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004.

The event is free and open to the public.

About FotoFest and Literacy Through Photography:
Founded in 1983 and based in Houston, Texas, FotoFest is a non-profit organization promoting photographic arts and education. FotoFest is recognized for its discovery and presentation of important talent, contemporary and historical, from around the world, its commitment to presenting important social ideas through the photographic arts, its groundbreaking exhibitions and its portfolio review program, The International Meeting Place. www.fotofest.org.

Literacy Through Photography (LTP) is the classroom-based educational component of FotoFest International. LTP is a writing program designed to help classroom students achieve better writing and communication skills through the use of photography and visual imagery. www.literacythroughphotography.fotofest.org.

About Project Row Houses:
PRH was founded in 1993 as a result of discussions among African-American artists who wanted to establish a positive, creative presence in their own community. Our work is founded on the principle that art and the community that creates it can revitalize even the most depressed of inner-city neighborhoods, for the mutual good of existing and future residents. Thus, the mission of Project Row Houses is to create community through the celebration of art and African American history and culture. 

Project Row Houses is free and open to the public, Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Large group tours can be arranged by calling 713.526.7662. Visit our website for more info: www.projectrowhouses.org.  

Pictured:  FotoFest cohort teacher Ben Desoto teaches a student how to use a camera.