Learn. Think. Grow.
Creating Exposure Through The Arts provides visual arts educational programs in partnership with schools and non profit organizations in the Charlotte Metro area. We currently facilitate a semester Intro to photography course for high school students at The Charlotte Lab School and Visual Arts program as part of the ASC Culture Blocks Program, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. Complete the form below and a staff member will reach out to tell you more!
Free Visual Arts Program
Introduction to Photography
Who: Ages 13–19
When: July 20–August 31, 2024
Time: 11:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Location: Arbor Glen Outreach Center
1520 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Participate in 7 workshops about aspects of photography. Enjoy lessons about the components of a digital camera, the rule of thirds, and more!
Come explore diverse artistic perspectives, while developing an understanding of building your image portfolio.
This program is sponsored by Culture Blocks; a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
What our parents are saying…
“Ever since COVID, so many people withdrew from society and spent less time meeting people so I took my girls out of school and homeschooled them and that is one of the things they struggled with.
Once my daughters joined this Visual Arts Program with Creating Exposure Through the Arts I watched them open up and became comfortable talking with other photographers. I watched them grow into their own and become themself.
I am excited about all the things this program and Creating Exposure is going to do, especially allowing them to get involved in the Behind The Ink photography and film project.”
Aliyah Minter
“I signed my daughter up to get her out and socialize after a friend provided me a link to register for the CEA Visual Arts classes at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center. Initially, Sage did not want to go but after a few weeks, she raised her hand and answered a question in class.
I think this is great and awesome, especially when she can enroll in the ASC Culture Blocks program that it is free. She will gain a skill and learn from people who put time and energy into it. I am super excited for my daughter to learn from experienced people in the Visual Arts.”
Jacqueline Hyman
Structure
Professional, academic, and hobbyist photographers, writers, graphic artists, and filmmakers will instruct and mentor students during our programs. Participants will engage in activities, including:
✔ Photography
✔ Videography/Filmmaking
✔ Photojournalism
✔ Journalism/Creating Writing
✔ Graphic Arts Editing (Photo/Film)