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PhotoVoice Features Student Art at Brickton Art Center

PhotoVoice: An extraordinary collection of new photos by students from Maine East, Maine South and Maine West High Schools.

PhotoVoice Features Student Art at Brickton Art Center

An extraordinary collection of new photos by students from Maine East, Maine South and Maine West High Schools

PhotoVoice merges student art and community action, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas between youth, adults, and policy makers. This project is an opportunity for young artists to be seen and heard by community decision-makers. 

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Come to the Brickton Art Center gallery and experience a unique exhibit of 60 photo-art pieces depicting students’ creative responses to this year’s theme questions:

What do you aim for?

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What's your adrenaline rush?

What is your anti-drug?

Maine Township High School student artists will be on hand to explain what their pieces mean and describe how their goals and dreams help them avoid drugs and alcohol and remain healthy. Reception and artists’ discussions will be held on May 21, 5–7 p.m.


On display at Brickton Art Center

May 20–May 31

306 Busse Hwy

Park Ridge

847-823-6611

 

About MCYAF

The Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide Maine Township residents with a foundation to make healthier choices. MCYAF works with parents, schools, police, youth, government, health care providers, social service, faith and civic organizations toward a common goal of healthy youth.  MCYAF secures federal and state grants as well as corporate and private donations for programs and services that promote improved health for residents. For more information, see www.mcyaf.com or contact us at (847) 858-7090.

 

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