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Free Family Arts Event: Outside The Lens Hosts Open House with Hands-on Activities for All Ages

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.

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San Diego Youth Explore the Power of Change Through Photography and Mixed Media

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.

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Outside The Lens Nominates Stephanie Zuniga for Women of Impact Award

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. 

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Outside The Lens Launches New Brand Identity and Website

January 14, 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. 

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OTL Invites San Diego’s Creative Industry to Ignite: The Art of Reinvention

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.

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Outside The Lens Announces Panelists for “Voice Out” Community Conversation on “Place”

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.

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Outside The Lens Launches “Voice Out,” a Bi-National Youth Media Arts Exhibition

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.

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Outside The Lens Welcomes Sarah Beckman as Its New Executive Director

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.

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