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Voice Out: A Youth Media Arts Exhibition – Opening Weekend Events

Friday, May 15th and Saturday May 16th

Voice Out is OTL’s annual juried youth media arts exhibition, showcasing photography, digital illustration, and mixed media created by San Diego artists ages 8–25. This year, through the lens of Wonder, we celebrate nearly 200 submissions and 25 years of amplifying youth voice.

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Los Angeles Launch: What a Great Night

March 7, 2012

What a great night in Los Angeles for the Outside The Lens LA Launch. We enjoyed tacos, music, margaritas, a photo booth, and a student exhibition. If you missed it...there is still time to get involved!

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You Gave BIG.

December 14, 2011

Thank you to all of our donors and supporters! Together, you raised $7,607 (before the matching) to support Outside The Lens's programs for at-risk youth. We are truly appreciative!

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From My Eyes Exhibition

October 27, 2011

OTL at Monarch School presents the "From My Eyes" student exhibition this October.

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IYLEP with Outside The Lens

August 24, 2011

This past week, 13 teenagers from the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program came to San Diego from all parts of Iraq and the US. They captured video footage, took photos, and wrote the script to create a video focused on leadership in their lives.

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AmeriCorps Recognition Event

August 22, 2011

Outside The Lens's AmeriCorps V.I.P. Fellow, Rachel Lebowitz (Center), completed her year of national service on Friday! Rachel was awarded "Most Hours Served," "Most Social," and received the AmeriCorps award for best video, documenting "Life in AmeriCorps."

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Inside Out: A Children’s Book Exhibition

August 17, 2011

OTL Youth Council students presented a children's book exhibition at the Children's Museum!

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More OTL Summer Camps

August 15, 2011

Campers at the Outside The Lens Summer Photography Camps are having fun in La Jolla! See more of what they were up to as they learned new techniques and honed their skills!

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Project Wild with the YMCA Armed Services Camp

August 10, 2011

Kids from the YMCA Armed Services Camp used photography to illustrate a slogan reflecting care for the environment and animals. They put different vantage points to use while having some fun in the sun! Check out some of their awesome results!

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Jewish Family Service: Girls Click with Girls Give Back at Balboa Park

August 4, 2011

Girls Click with Girls Give Back come together at Balboa Park for workshops, photography and fun, by cooling down in Balboa Park and practicing their photography skills.

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Outside The Lens Summer Camps 2011

July 19, 2011

Outside The Lens Summer Photography Camps are in full swing and we are having a blast! Check out what some of our students are up to!

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A Film Production at Monarch School

July 9, 2011

This past week, Monarch School students K-12 directed their own short films to show off to friends and family. They learned how to get the perfect shot by using different camera angle techniques, and how to edit their own movie with iMovie and Final Cut.

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Outside The Lens Presentation at High Tech High School

July 7, 2011

This week, Outside The Lens presented their year-round curriculum at High Tech High School.

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