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The AjA Project has provided photography-based educational programming to youth affected by war and displacement since 2000 in City Heights. Program participants think critically about their identities, develop leadership skills and become agents of personal and social transformation. | Photo Credit: Asha, 17, Kenya
By Alicia Marvan
When was the last time you took a stroll in your neighborhood? Played with chalk on the street? Participated in painting a community mural? Or reflected about the present and future of your community?
On May 25th you can do all that and more. The AjA Project on Fairmount and University avenues is inviting residents to take part in its story+LINES event, an all-day public
arts fair with exhibits, workshops, mural painting and creative activities for all ages.
The exhibition will showcase stories by City Heights residents. In addition, several workshops will guide participants in painting, drawing, photography and storytelling. This multicultural event promises to reflect on the many threads and storylines that weave our community together.
The event will take place between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 4089 Fairmount Ave., with workshop sessions starting every half hour. For further information, visit AjA’s website www.ajaproject.org or send an email to events@ajaproject.org.
The AjA Project has provided photography-based educational programming to youth affected by war and displacement since 2000 in City Heights. Program participants think critically about their identities, develop leadership skills and become agents of personal and social transformation. In all, the AjA Project has served more than 2,000 displaced youth who have shared their visual narratives with more than 1 million viewers through cultural events and exhibits.