FotoExpo
Washington DC: City of Interest, City of Change
Washington DC: City of Interest, City of Change
Washington DC: City of Interest, City of Change
Welcome to the virtual photographic exhibition, Washington, DC: City of Interest, City of Change. The FotoCraft Camera Club and the EXPOSURE GROUP African American Photographers Association have joined efforts to create a comprehensive program on the photographic history of the District of Columbia and why, from an African-American perspective, photography is important in telling our story. Both organizations are composed of professional photographers as well as hobbyists of varying ages and skill levels.
This exhibition was inspired by the DC Public Library’s Peoples Archives’ acquisition of the Edward Fletcher photographic collection in 2018. An estimated thirty thousand photographic images were received by the Library, from the family of Mr. Fletcher. His images depict the life of African Americans living and working in Washington, DC spanning from the late 1930s to the1980’s. A small sampling of his pictures can be seen in this show.
Washington DC: City of Interest, City of Change, is a photographic compendium curated from past and present club members and compiled into seven exciting virtual galleries and represents the works of over thirty photographers. The goal of the exhibit is to keep our experiences and perspective on history from being lost. These images reflect pride in the community, perseverance, and character.
Take time and visit all of the galleries in the virtual exhibit and mark your calendars to join us for the upcoming Lecture Series as well.
Galleries:
• The Edward Fletcher Photo Collection: Select Images that Reflect Pride in community and Perseverance and Character
• DC Lifestyles: Music, Celebrations, Sports and Festivals
• Voices of the People: Politics, Protest and Religion
• DC: A Place for Everyone People, Street Life and Culture
• A City in Motion: Landscapes and Destinations
• Soul of the City:DC Landmarks Around Us
• Sankofa: Looking Back to Move Forward
This show runs from February 11, 2021, to March 20, 2021.