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Free workshop series!

Every other Saturdays at ORVP from 3/15 to 5/17 — 2369 Beyer Blvd.

Every other Tuesday at YMCA Camp Surf from 3/18 to 5/13

Your work will be featured in a culminating exhibition at The Front Arte y Cultura 

Snacks will be provided and workshops are open to ALL ages

ALL equipment and materials will be provided

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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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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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Looking at the World Through a Camera Lens—And Beyond

February 6, 2025

At Outside the Lens, we’ve always believed that media arts are more than just creative expression—they’re a tool for transformation, empowerment, and connection. That’s why we’re so excited to see our Executive Director featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune! The article, “Looking at the World Through a Camera Lens Is Just the Beginning,” highlights the […]

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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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Voice Out 2024: A Celebration of Youth Creativity and Community

May 21, 2024

The Wonder Lab buzzed with creativity and inspiration Saturday evening when Outside the Lens hosted our inaugural Voice Out juried youth media arts exhibition. This year’s theme, “place,” invited young artists to artistically explore what “place” means to them through digital artworks in photography, illustration, and mixed media.  A Night to Remember More than 225 […]

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