From June 23 - 30, 2008, a team of art educators and photographers from the US will live within the community and work with teenagers of the city of Nezahualcóyotl, a sprawling dusty expanse of low-income housing, and the second most populous municipality in the state of México.
Ciudad Neza is also considered among one of the most dangerous places in Mexico, due to rampant crime in the area.
Photographers will teach students, ages 13-17, photojournalism and story-telling skills, while creating awareness about social issues present in their lives.
As always, Project Luz needs the support of their friends and art community to succeed. They are currently seeking donations of old or new digital cameras to provide for their students. If you feel you can donate or assist them in obtaining camera donations, please contact:
Jasmin@ProjectLuz.org
or call
55 3051 6097 (Mexico)
415.335.4631 (US)
For further information: www.ProjectLuz.org
Participating Photographers In This Project:
Dante Busquets, Oscar Castillo, Livia Corona, Brian Frank, Nikola Okin Frioli, Darcy Holdorf, Russell Monk, David Paul Morris, Michael Mullady, Jessica Pons, Marcela Taboada, Holly Wilmeth.
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