From Our Perspectives: A Photo Exhibit by LGBTQ Former Foster Youth in LA County
From Our Perspectives: Untold stories of LGBTQ youth in the Los Angeles foster care system is a community-based participatory research project. Through photovoice methodology, 17 LGBTQ-identified former foster youth, between the ages of 18-26 years old, are featured in this art exhibit. Our goal is to enhance public understanding and heighten consciousness of the experences of LGBTQ foster youth in Los Angeles County while illuminating the visual voices of this resilient community.
Project Investigators:
Dr. Sarah Mountz (Social Work) & Dr. Moshoula Capous-Desyllas (Sociology)
In collaboration with Team Arcoíris, a group of current & former CSUN MSW students
Exhibition Dates:
Sat. Sept. 17 — Thurs. Sept. 22, 2016
Gallery Hours: Mon. — Sat. from 12 p.m — 4 p.m.
Thurs. 12 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Reception: Thurs., Sept. 22 from 5 — 8 p.m.
Venue:
West Gallery, Art and Design Center
