Photography as an agent for change
Free PCNW workshops that help you be the change you wish to see
Amazon Photos believes in the power of photography: to spark memories, share them with loved ones, and foster a broader understanding of the bonds that connect us all.
In 2021, we reached out to Seattle-based Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW), to explore how Amazon Photos could better support advocacy opportunities for photographers of all levels. In 2022, Amazon Photos and PCNW are thrilled to offer Photography as an agent of change: Six free workshops and public lectures that explore photography as a tool for advancement in areas of social justice, racial equity, disability, environmental justice, visual literacy, storytelling, and cross-cultural communications.
Workshops are free and intended to reach a broad audience: A limited number of spots will be available to the public with the remaining spots reserved for partner nonprofits and community groups. Participating teaching artists will hold free public talks to provide those unable to attend workshops an opportunity to benefit from key learnings.
Learn more and register for Photography as an agent for change workshops on the Photographic Center Northwest site.
Capturing the Heartbeat of Chinatown International District: Year of the Tiger
Teaching artist: Rick Wong
Date: January 29 & February 19
Time: Noon — 4:00pm
Public talk: February 27, noon — 1:00pm
Picturing America: A historical approach to visual literacy
Teaching artist: María del Carmen Barrios
Date: February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 11:00am — 1:00pm
Public talk: March 5, noon — 1:00pm
Accessing Photography: Claiming Disability TTL (Through the Lens)
Teaching artist: Megan Bent
Date: March 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Public talk: March 31, 5:00pm — 6:00pm
Collage and Collaboration!
Teaching artists: Kelli Connell and Natalie Krick
Date: April 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Public talk: April 5, 4:00pm — 5:00pm
New Earth Rise
Teaching artist: Adam Jabari Jefferson
Date: January 29 & February 19
Time: Noon — 4:00pm
Public talk: February 27, noon — 1:00pm
Visualize Justice: The Intersection of Photography and Advocacy
Teaching artist: Deborah Espinoza
Date: June 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Public talk: July 12, 5:00pm — 6:00pm
