http://www.lightstalkers.org/nyc_fundraiser_party_for__my_view_point_photography_program__on_the_cheyenne_river_reservation01 An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us Hi Everyone! I'd like to invite you to a fundraiser/ silent auction/ fantastic party that we're having (on MAY 17TH in NYC) to raise money for the My View Point Photography Program in South Dakota. *Artists and talented people: it's not too late to donate artwork for the silent auction / something for the raffle. THURSDAY, May 17th 6:30-9:30pm @ 359 Broadway Studio (between Franklin & Leonard in Tribeca) N,Q,R,W,6,J,M,Z to Canal Street. Some of the night's highlights are: -DJ Knox Robinson -Silent auction of works by artists including: - Keisha Scarville - Hanifa Haris - Suné Woods - Emily Schiffer - Gabrielle Motola - Luis Reyes - Barry Stone -Raffle with prizes that include: -photoshop lessons -five swim lessons -five belly dance lessons -one hour of "passion into practice"couching session -a free shoot day with lighting kit in 359 broadway studio -photography books -clothing designed by Mobolaji MY VIEW POINT HISTORY In 2005 Emily Schiffer partnered with the Sioux YMCA to found, "My View Point," a photography program for youth aged 6 to 18 on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. In addition to learning how to interpret life through a camera, the 35 students developed and printed their images in the darkroom. Photographing together, Schiffer and her students created a "photo community,"a place where photography is collaborative, and where knowledgeable students can teach alongside their instructors. The 35 students develop their film and print their images in the darkroom. The YMCA created post cards of the students' work to raise money for the program. In 2006, the program expanded when Schiffer brought instructors Hanifa Haris, a student at Parsons The New School for Design (Schiffer's former student) and Keisha Scarville, a New York basedphotographer and teacher at The International Center of Photography.The instructors encouraged students to express themselves through poetry in addition to photography. The program will continue into the future as Schiffer continues to teach and bring new guests such as Suné Woods, a New York based videoartist/photographer and instructor to the reservation as well as continue to bring back teachers who have developed relationships with the kids. When additional funding is obtained, the YMCA will hire a full-time local instructor to extend the program throughout the year. You can check out students' work on Emily's website: www.emilyschiffer.com/students Please RSVP to: myviewpoint.dupree@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! emily, hanifa, keisha, & suné. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:53 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/nyc_fundraiser_party_for__my_view_point_photography_program__on_the_cheyenne_river_reservation01 Awesome. I'm there. Tue, 15 May 2007 00:57:49 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/nyc_fundraiser_party_for__my_view_point_photography_program__on_the_cheyenne_river_reservation01#71648