The Emerging Gallery

COLLECTIVE CREATORS

By ICA Boston's Photography Collective

Featuring: Christopher A., Kemani A., Alexa B., Andry H. R., Amir M., Brissia M., Engel D. P., Sarah P., Jovani P., Maramilca R., Samuel S.

Photography Collective presents Collective Creators, a photographic conversation exploring collective art practices and creative spaces throughout Boston. In connection with the ICA Boston exhibition, AAMARP: SAY IT LOUD 1977 - PRESENT, and the artists of the African American Masters Artists-in-Residence Program (AAMARP) at Northeastern University, Photography Collective created a series of portraits of the artists to honor the impact of their work in Boston. 

Juxtaposing portraits of artists within the AAMARP collective alongside self-portraits by teen artists within the Photography Collective program, this exhibition creates a direct, loud celebration of the connection of artists within Boston – regardless of age or experience – who unapologetically claim themselves as creators. 

In Photography Collective, teens earn a stipend as they develop photography, editing, design, and storytelling skills. Participants learn the principles of photography in order to compose unique images while gaining tools to analyze, discuss, and critique works of art and media. They learn how to effectively use industry standard equipment and editing software, and create a story via the images they capture within their respective communities through independent and collaborative projects. 

The ICA Teens program believes that robust arts education—including learning by doing—is critical to building future artists, audiences, and engaged citizens. Their goal is to create a more equitable education for young people in and around the Boston area. Teens should not have to choose between getting a job and having art in their lives. Participants in their out-of-school time programs receive compensation. They complete projects that have a positive impact on the community of young people in Boston and beyond. In addition, Boston Public School students from participating high schools can earn school credit for participating in these programs.

This exhibition is organized by the ICA Teens Photography Collective.

To learn more please visit icaboston.org/ica-teens.