Outside The Lens press releases.
November 19, 2025
The California Arts Council has announced a grant award of $20,500 to Outside The Lens as part of its Arts and Youth program during its 2025-26 fiscal year grant cycle.
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August 8, 2025
Outside The Lens (OTL) invites families and educators to a free Open House on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 4-6 PM. The event at OTL's headquarters (125 14th Street, San Diego, CA 92101) features hands-on media arts activities, food, and a chance to see films, photography and other artwork created by local youth.
April 2, 2025
Outside The Lens (OTL) is thrilled to announce the return of "Voice Out," its second annual juried youth media arts exhibition, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at The Wonder Lab in San Diego’s vibrant East Village. Young artists from across San Diego will showcase their bold creativity through photography, mixed media, short films, and animation offering their unique perspectives on the world.
February 6, 2025
This strategic rebrand demonstrates the organization’s commitment to design excellence and storytelling, while deepening connections between the next generation of changemakers and San Diego’s dynamic creative community.
January 14, 2025
January 7, 2025
At Ignite: The Art of Reinvention, attendees will experience the premier of the bold new visual identity created for Outside The Lens in partnership with San Diego-based creative agency, Industry of Hues™ (IOH), IndustryofHues.com.
May 1, 2024
Panelists Megan Groth, Liliana Hueso, and Eyal Brower all have strong connections to the San Diego+Tijuana region and to the media arts.
April 16, 2024
“Voice Out” celebrates the voices and stories of young artists from San Diego and Tijuana. Over 100 artworks ranging from photography to illustration and mixed media will be on display and attendees can enjoy a live DJ set, panel discussion and awards ceremony.
May 2, 2023
Outside The Lens (OTL), one of San Diego’s most dynamic media arts education nonprofits for youth, announces the hiring of Sarah Beckman as its new Executive Director. Beckman most recently served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Forever Balboa Park as part of a two-plus-decade career in development and marketing leadership roles at local arts and cultural nonprofits.
May 15, 2026 | 5–7PMMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
May 16, 2026 | 3–5PMSan Diego Central Library330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
