Curation & Program Development

Ways of Seeing

Role

Curator & Program Coordinator

Year
05/01/2023

Ways of Seeing is the inaugural exhibition of Room Up Front, a new pilot program founded by Canadian photojournalists from the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities who see the need for greater diversity in photojournalism, documentary photography, and editorial photography.

This grassroots program is based on the idea of many supportive hands working together to break down barriers and build connections within the industry, changing which stories are told and seen.

This showcase exhibition highlights the work of both mentees and mentors, illustrating the future of the field and the diverse ways that they see through their lenses.

Prototyping

Alongside members of Room Up Front, I calibrated a large format printer for colour accuracy. I also learned how to use a laser cutter. Through an iterative process I designed artist statements that were rasterized onto MDF board with the laser cutter.

Programming

Exhibition Opening
  • Panel Discussion

  • Photo editor meet & greet

  • Workshop