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June 18th Becomes Official “OTL Day”

June 18, 2025

It's official – Outside the Lens Day is June 18th! ✨ Our Executive Director Sarah Beckman was honored to receive the proclamation from Janet Barragan of the San Diego County Supervisors right here at the Wonder Lab. This recognition celebrates our role in the Live Well San Diego movement, where we join 500+ organizations building healthier, safer communities by empowering youth voices through media arts education.

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From Cameras to Conservation: OTL Engages City Heights Youth

April 2, 2025

Environmental education and creative expression are powerful tools for shaping the next generation of advocates for our planet. Outside The Lens (OTL), through the support of the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail® grant, successfully integrated these two elements, providing students with hands-on experiences that inspire environmental stewardship and media arts skills.

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Building a Vibrant Future: OTL Unveils Strategic Plan 2024-2027

August 27, 2024

Outside the Lens is proud to introduce its new strategic plan, Building a Vibrant Future, a roadmap that will guide our organization from 2024 to 2027. This ambitious plan reflects our commitment to empowering young people through media arts while fostering innovation, equity, and collaboration within our community. A Collaborative Vision Crafted through extensive community […]

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KPBS Feature: Art exhibition features youth voices from San Diego, Tijuana

May 20, 2024

Our Voice Out exhibit was featured on KPBS. Read the full story here.

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