New Orleans Kid Camera Project

About Me

The New Orleans Kid Camera Project was initially created to address the psychological and emotional impacts of Hurricane Katrina on children returning home to New Orleans. Through the use of photography, creative writing and mixed media, youth from flooded neighborhoods explore their environment and express themselves, their stories and feelings with their friends. This project provides a venue for growth and recovery. By teaching tangible skills and exposing our participants to new means of expression, we hope to empower them to impact their lives and environment.
View more photos at www.kidcameraproject.org

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

The children of post-Katrina New Orleans are young artists, documentary photographers, historians, and educators. The streets in their photographs depict historically neglected communities, which prior to Katrina had been underrepresented and overlooked. They capture images of this unique time in Untied States history, from the heart of their city, as only residents of New Orleans can. This forum creates a dialogue with those outside of the Gulf region, many of whom seek an unfiltered vision- an alternative to "traditional" media.Please view and support the works of our young artists at: www.kidcameraproject.org

Movies:

..Please visit www.kidcameraproject.org for videos and photos.

Television:

long way round, my name is earl

Books:

Dan Eldon's Journals

Heroes:

Wendy Ewald, Leave Out Violence, Photovoice, Unseen American, Storycorps, The Mirror Project, PostSecret, Do You Know What It Means Project, Greetings From New Orleans, Nita and Zita, Miranda July, Harrell Fletcher, Sabrina Ward Harrison, Daniel Johnston, the legend and magician: Efren Reyes

My Blog

KCP at HomeSpace Gallery

Check out the work of our St. Roch participants and others at HomeSpace Gallery!The reception will take place April 12th from 6 - 9 pm.1128 St. Roch Ave. NOLAHope to see you there!...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:33:00 PST

* Reception at Snug Harbor Dec. 15th *

Join us for a reception at Snug Harbor Saturday, December 15th. View the work of NOKCP participants, and celebrate our 2nd year anniversary! Snug HarborSaturday, December 15 2:00 - 4:00Hope to see you...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:23:00 PST

Bean Gallery Show & Reception

NOKCP has an exhibition at the Bean Gallery opening this Saturday, the 13th. The Bean Gallery 637 Carrollton Ave (@ Orleans Ave.)There will be a reception Friday, October 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Com...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:52:00 PST

Cause for Drinks 9/26

Join us for happy hour on Wednesday, September 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 to celebrate the Kid Camera Project and raise some money. Happening in three lovely cities:NOLA - Bridge LoungeNYC - Max Fish, 178 ...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:36:00 PST

JUNE- EXHIBITION IN NYC

Come join us in NYC!UNSEENAMERICA "New Orleans Kid Camera Project"Gallery 1199310 West 43rd St New YorkAdmission: FREE. Exhibition from Wednesday, June 6 through Friday, June 29, 2007. Reception- Thur...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Sun, 20 May 2007 03:44:00 PST

Photo Exhibit at Fair Grinds coffeehouse

The images of our participants will be on display (and for sale) @ Fair Grinds Coffeehouse during the week of Jazz Fest - April 27th through May 7th. Fair Grinds is located @ 3133 Ponce de Leon, one b...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:09:00 PST

Excerpt from Bob Dylan's Autobiography.....

***************************I showed up in New Orleans in early spring, moved into a large rented housenear Audobon Park, a comfortable place, all the rooms fair sized, furnishedquite simply, wardrobe ...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:38:00 PST

New Orleans by Chuck Perkins

If your American dream is painted on a canvasNeatly folded in the corner of Andy Warhol's mindNew Orleans is a hurricane beating down your coastIf you close your eyesAnd feel the easy rideOf the St. ...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:55:00 PST

Benefit Show January 27th!

NOKCP fundraiser on January 27th at the Dragon's Den!The Zydepunks @ 6:30The Figs @ 8:00DJ Somerset @ 10:00$6 admissionPrints will be for sale.Come on out ya'll, and don't forget those dancin' shoes!!...
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:04:00 PST

Join our mailing list

Join our mailing list to get updates on the project, and upcoming exhibits. Go to www.kidcameraproject.org to sign-up.
Posted by New Orleans Kid Camera Project on Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:12:00 PST