Past Events
Land+Lenses: Portraits of Belonging
Step into a rotating outdoor photo studio where you’ll create portraits inspired by the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire. Each element represents themes like grounding, movement, and transformation. You’ll use props, explore different photography techniques, and reflect on your relationship to nature and belonging. By the end, you’ll have a series of portraits that […]
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Land+Lenses: Nature in Focus
Discover how portraiture and nature photography can be powerful tools for environmental advocacy. You’ll learn photography techniques using DSLR cameras and experiment with capturing landscapes and portraits. Through discussion, you’ll reflect on your connection to nature and explore how images can be used to inspire change and bring awareness to environmental issues. Come to a […]
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Land+Lenses: Art In Action
In this kickoff session, you’ll get to know the Land + Lenses program, meet the facilitators, and explore the park through a hands-on scavenger hunt. Using cameras or drawing materials, you’ll document native plants and identify misplaced objects while engaging in a community clean-up. You’ll also have the chance to turn collected trash into creative […]
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Ignite: The Art of Reinvention
Join Outside The Lens in celebrating how storytelling and design drive creative transformation.
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Outside The Lens presents Media Makers 2024 Winter Showcase
Join us for the Media Makers 2024 Winter Showcase presented by Outside The Lens!
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Open House 2024
Join us for our annual Outside The Lens Open House on August 29th and learn more about OTL!
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Voice Out 2024
In May 2024, Outside The Lens launched its inaugural Voice Out: A Youth Media Arts Exhibition, showcasing the incredible talents of young artists from across the region. This year’s theme “PLACE,” inspired 118 submissions, each one a unique representation of what place means to our young creatives.
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