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Youth in Focus

@YIF_Seattle

Through photography our students find their voice, identity, creativity, and gain new confidence in their worth and abilities.

 Seattle, WA
youthinfocus.org
Joined July 2010
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It's officially spring and that means summer is close by. Don't miss your chance to sign up for one of our Summer Camps: Street Photography, Darkroom Deepdive, Great Outdoors - there is something for everyone! youthinfocussummercamps2019.…
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"I joined Youth in Focus to enhance my photography skills, to be surrounded by a supportive and loving community and to grow as a person," - Jamal B., Youth in Focus student
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Youth in Focus is looking for their next great Executive Director! Learn more here: youthinfocus.org/job-opportu… #youthinfocus #seattle
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Mid-Winter Break is right around the corner February 18 - 22! Join Youth in Focus for a week-long darkroom or digital photography workshop! Contact us to be put on the interest list today! Photo: Street Photography Workshop 2018
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Happening TONIGHT: Kegs for Cameras at @lagunitasbeer Seattle TapRoom! See you there! #youthinfocus #Seattle #youtharts #givingback #kegsforcameras
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Students did “book reports” on each other to get to know one another. Twist: they then had to draw each other’s name tags to reflect what they learned! We think they turned out pretty amazing!
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"One of the biggest difficulties in life is finding yourself," Alex T., Youth in Focus student. Read more: facebook.com/YIFseattle/
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Fall Quarter starts soon and we need YOU to apply! Youth 13 - 19 years old, sign up today! youthinfocus.org/what-we-do/
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See you tonight at @flyingbikecoop! A portion of pints sales will be donated to us so grab your friends, grab a drink and support an org you love!
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Check it out! @TheCOOPH highlighted Youth in Focus is a feature article this week, showcasing our students and our mission. A BIG thank you to the COOPH team for their support of our program! cooph.com/magazine/features/…
Our Summer Camp students have been working on lighting and textures this week! Check out this great tree pattern our darkroom students used! The Summer Quarter starts in less than two weeks, join us to learn about studio/ natural lighting yourself! youthinfocus.org/what-we-do/
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Week #2 of Summer Camps is in full swing! We can’t wait to see what our students create! Don’t forget: our two-week Summer Quarter! Apply here youthinfocus.org/what-we-do/
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Photo: Paddee B., Youth in Focus student Summer Quarter starts in a few weeks and we only have a couple of spots open! Create your visual story, like Paddee, in our darkroom or digital photography classes! Application: youthinfocus.org/what-we-do/
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"My pictures represent the complexities of the interconnection of life. They are not straight forward therefore allowing the viewer to make their own interpretation showing that art is subject to and limited to peoples ideas." - Dominic M., Youth in Focus student
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Only a few weeks left to view our student's photography at the WA State Convention Center. A BIG thank you to Diana from the Office Services/Projects team for helping make this exhibit happen for Youth in Focus! Photo: Scarlett D.-H., Youth in Focus student and on display
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Looking for opportunities to share your love of photography and teach youth at the same time? Then join Youth in Focus as a professional teaching artist! We are currently accepting applications now! youthinfocus.org/teaching-ar…
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BIG thank you to everyone who helped us raise $23,000 during #giveBIG to help support our students and youth development photography programs!
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We have an $8,500 match for all #giveBIG! Will you help us reach this goal? Your gift supports: $50 = film for one student per 8-week quarter $100 = digital paper for one class of 10 $360 = subsidized scholarship for one student Schedule your gift today: givebigseattle.org/youth-in-…
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Arts programs matter. That's why, this May, we are celebrating #ArtsEducationMonth with @ArtsEdWA! Will you help us ensure that our youth development photography program continues to impact our youth? Schedule your #giveBIG donation today! givebigseattle.org/youth-in-…
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We are excited to be part of the Washington State Convention Center's Rotating Art Exhibit this spring! Stop by the venue during business hours to view select Youth in Focus student photography such as Pablo's! Learn more: wscc.com/about/art/rotating-…
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