Love for all, hatred for none.
That’s what the word “community” means to many Calgarians, thanks largely to an initiative called the Urban Exposure Project by the Calgary United Way.
For months, volunteer photographers (including my friend Irene Seto) have been taken to non-profit and community organizations around the city, including the Mustard Seed, the Drop-in Centre, the Boys and Girls Club, the Baitun Noor Mosque, a Hindu temple, a Sikh temple, churches, art galleries and many other local groups.
Tomorrow (Thursday, June 2) these experiences will culminate at the Gerry Thomas Art Gallery, where their photos will be on display. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to help offset costs. Free appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be made available for those over 18.
This will be the third year of the project, but the first year Irene has been involved.
“Throughout this process, we have have documented our experiences and learnings through photography, and have gained a deeper understanding of how the issue of community affects not only ourselves but fellow Calgarians,” Irene said.
“Now is the opportunity for us to share our experience with our friends, family and the public about what we have learned about Community in Calgary by showing off some of the best photos we have taken.”
If you want to learn more about the project, check out Irene’s blog at www.ireneseto.wordpress.com.
Details:
Thursday, June 2
Gerry Thomas Art Gallery
602, 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Very, very exciting! I can't wait to see the pictures and stories that have been collected and crafted over the past few months.
This exhibit never disppoints – it's creative and a lot of fun! Thanks for posting the info, see you tomorrow.