I don't know about Kids with Cameras, but there's a program run by
the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston in a Third Ward high school (the
Third Ward is a mostly black and quite poor area of Houston. Here's
a website: http://www.mfah.org/main.asp?target=education&par1=7&par2=5
Roger
Roger Eichhorn
eichhorn@xxxxxx
On 14 Aug 2006, at 11:39, Hans Klemmer wrote:
Has anyone on the list had any contact with an organization called
"Kids With Cameras?" Their mission statement says:
"Kids with Cameras is a non-profit organization that teaches the
art of photography to marginalized children in communities around
the world. We use photography to capture the imaginations of
children, to empower them, building confidence, self-esteem and
hope. We share their vision and voices with the world through
exhibitions, books, websites and film. We are committed to
furthering their general education beyond photography either by
linking with local organizations to provide scholarships or by
developing our own schools with a focus on leadership and the arts."
I have a very talented, adult student that is interested in setting
up a similar program in Brazil. If anyone knows about this group,
has worked with the group, or is doing anything similar, please
drop me a note.
My sincere thanks,
Hans Klemmer
Photography Department,
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL U.S.A
Hansklemmer@xxxxxxx
