Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Youth and Arts

Session 2 Photo Studio (July 10 – July 21)

Course Title: Dream up & Team up!
Instructor: Germaine Watkins (MCG’s Teaching Artist)
Description: Ready for a one-of-a-kind experience this summer? Well check this out…Carlow University, MCG Youth, and the Warhol will be teaming up to offer a 6-week program where Pitsburgh will be your classroom and creative expression your tool. You will spend 2 weeks at Carlow Universities campus, 2 weeks at MCG Youth’s studios, and 2 weeks at The Warhol. During the 6 weeks you will learn creative expression and activism to promote social change and justice, earning college credits from Carlow along the way. This course gives a hands-on experience of art making in various fields, promoting you to find and utilize your voice in the visual arts and curating exhibitions.

During your time at MCG Youth: July 10 - July 21, 1-4pm
Students will explore the power of photojournalism through the utilization of black and white film photography as they capture their lives, community, and everyday surroundings. Students will digitize their analog film, where they can build upon its foundation during their time with The Warhol, shedding a new light into this medium’s creative potential.

During your time at The Warhol: July 24 - Aug 4, 1-4 pm
Students will explore the intersections between photography, print, and activism by collaborating with local artists and organizations to create artwork for dissemination and exhibition that promotes social justice, environmental, and humanitarian issues.

During your time at Carlow University: July 3 - 7 (NO Class July 4), and August 7 - 11, 1-4pm
Students will engage in campus life, contemporary art history and expression, as well as the art of curating exhibitions. Students will curate a culminating exhibition at Carlow, documenting their 6-week journey, upon completion students will earn college credits.

*Please feel free to contact Justin Mazzei, MCG Youth executive director with any questions: 412-266-0116