Icon Video Response Projectat Lyman Allyn
The Icon Video Response Project utilized digital platforms to engage youth and BIPOC audiences with interactive in-gallery experiences.
Portrait Projectat Demuth
Local photographers taught program participants to capture their lives on film, resulting in a compelling body of work that documented their personal stories.
Photos Courtesy of the Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)
Funding Categories
Honoraria
Contract Labor
Equipment & Supplies
partner
Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)
location
Lancaster, PA
About
In the Portrait Project, two female photographers taught photography skills to Milagro House residents. Milagro House, a program for mothers facing homelessness in Lancaster County, holds educational attainment at its core. The photographers were selected for their ability to connect with the participants. One had a background in meditation and early childhood education, and the other had the personal experience of growing up in a shelter.
Photos Courtesy of the Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)
Photos Courtesy of the Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)
Photos Courtesy of the Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)
Intended Outcome
To teach photography skills and create a body of work that tells the stories of the participants
Actual Outcome
The project was successful in teaching skills and creating a meaningful body of work, though limitations arose with displaying some photos due to privacy concerns.
Advice Post Project
When planning to work with vulnerable populations, it is important to carefully and intentionally choose program leaders who will best connect with and serve attendees. It is also necessary to be compassionate to the individual needs and comforts of participants. Consider obtaining feedback from attendees to ensure future success.
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Photos Courtesy of the Demuth Foundation (Demuth Museum)