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On February 21, 2017, photographs taken by New Haven based veterans were hung for the local community to view. An opening reception in the bright white gallery at Gateway Community College offered an ideal space to engage others in the art and vision of veterans, including some attending the college.
New Haven Vet Center, another strong partner in collaboration with JHP, offered an 8-week introduction to photography course to a large group of interested and invested future photographers. The vets participate with the vet center for counseling and other activities that support a healthy lifestyle as a former combat veteran. This program with JHP served as a creative outlet and safe space for veterans to reflect on individual voice and memory.
Instructed by JHP Teaching Artist–Susan Falzone, JHP board member–Randy Bourne, and New Haven Vet Center member–Bob Kukiel–the group took excursions around their immediate Orange,CT neighborhood, visited a nearby farm and practiced getting up close and personal with their subject matter.
Program Director, Afiya Williams, joined the group at the exhibit reception and was able to spend some time with New Haven Vet Center staff Gabor Kautzner and his radio show “Voice of the Veteran”. Stay tuned for access to the hour long conversation about veterans and the benefits of photography.
JHP continues to grow its partnership with agencies providing services to veterans within NYC and in surrounding communities. We are proud to work with such special individuals, hear their stories and enhance their storytelling through photography. If you’re in or around New Haven, take a quick ride over to Gateway Community College — the exhibit is up until March 5th.
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