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16 weeks
A proposed cycle with two to three instructional sessions per week.
A new generation. A different point of view. A proposed photography education program helping high-school students in Inglewood and South Los Angeles build skills, confidence, and their own visual voice.
Inglewood Sees is designed to connect young people with working photographers and the tools to tell stories about their lives and communities. The proposed program combines hands-on learning, documentary photography, and a pathway toward sharing student work at the festival.
A proposed cycle with two to three instructional sessions per week.
A target first-year cohort of high-school youth from Inglewood and South Los Angeles.
The plan provides cameras, accessories, and learning materials at no cost to participating students.
A supportive pathway for young people who would benefit from renewed connection with school and learning. The proposal calls for school referrals and ongoing coordination with counselors.
A pathway for high-school students interested in photography and visual storytelling, with particular attention to those facing barriers to arts education.
Enrollment is not open yet. Eligibility, referral arrangements, dates, and location will be shared when confirmed.
Build camera skills and technical literacy through practical instruction from working photographers.
Explore documentary storytelling, visual literacy, and portfolio development with guidance and feedback.
Work toward a student showcase planned in connection with the festival, subject to the final program and exhibition arrangements.
We are seeking funding and in-kind support to turn the program plan into a first cohort.
The grant proposal seeks 10–15 entry-level DSLR or mirrorless kits, lenses, memory cards, and carrying bags.
Educational editing licenses, student workbooks, and exhibition printing can help make the learning process accessible.
Funding supports professional instruction, program coordination, and a stable place to learn.
Ask to receive information when participation details are available. This is an expression of interest, not an enrollment application.
Ask about participation →Explore how your school could connect students with the proposed program.
Discuss school participation →Inglewood Sees is being developed by Inglewood Photo Festival in partnership with the Miracle Foundation, with a signed agreement for the proposed 16-week program.
IPF leads curriculum development, professional instruction, program coordination, and the sourcing of equipment and exhibition materials.
The Miracle Foundation is the host-space partner, providing classroom and workshop space, on-site coordination, and secure equipment storage under the agreement.
The partnership is confirmed. Program launch remains subject to funding; session dates and participation details will be announced when finalized.
Inglewood Sees is in development for 2027. Launch depends on funding and finalized operating arrangements.
The proposed model supplies equipment and materials at no cost to participating students. Equipment access details will be confirmed before enrollment.
The Miracle Foundation is the confirmed host-space partner. The session address, schedule, and arrival details will be shared when the program launch is confirmed.
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