OUR VOICE MATTERS
our Voice Matters
Join us for "Our Voice Matters" during Overtown's Soul Basel in Miami, December 6-7, 2024. This dynamic, two-day event celebrates youth creativity, storytelling, and community through the powerful medium of the Photovoice Project, "Our Community, Ourselves." Experience the world through the eyes of young people as they express their unique perspectives, stories, and dreams using photography and creative narrative.
The event kicks off on Friday, December 6 at 5 PM with an opening reception, featuring the unveiling of the Photovoice exhibition. On Saturday, December 7, join us for Paint and Pizza Family Day, where families can come together to engage in hands-on workshops exploring photography, comic drawing, painting, and spoken word.
Discover the transformative power of youth voices and self-expression—where creativity meets community.
Mark your calendar and come see for yourself why "Our Voice Matters" is a can't-miss event on Miami's cultural calendar!
Join Us
OPENING RECEPTION
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Historic Lyric Theater, Multi-Purpose Room
What: Sip and Paint
Cost: Suggested Donation
COMMUNITY ARTS DAY
When: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Historic Lyric Theater
What: Paint and Pizza Family Day
Cost: Free
About Photovoice: Youth Photovoice is an empowering journey of self-expression through photography. This project employs a participatory research method that merges the art of photography with storytelling, giving young individuals the platform to convey their unique experiences, viewpoints, and aspirations. Beyond capturing images, it serves as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, community engagement, and positive change.
About the Process: Over 9 weeks, youth jumped into the Photovoice process. Equipped with disposable and digital cameras, young minds documented their daily lives, challenges, strengths, and concerns. Guided by questions such as "What does community mean to you?" and "What brings you joy?" they carefully selected their most impactful photos, each accompanied by a title and narrative conveying a message they wish to share.
Event Flash back
URGENT, Inc. presented, "Our Voice Matters" in December of 2018 during Overtown's Soul Basel Week. Annually this event features youth showcasing their multi-media youth art created under the mentorship of professional artists. In 2018, URGENT partnered with the Historic Lyric Theater to showcase the youth in Historic Overtown, Miami.
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