PHOTOVOICE TRAINING & TOOLKIT
Photovoice empowers individuals to identify and articulate aspects of their lives by working with
cameras to capture photographic images of interest and then give meaning to those images through words.
The process captures an essence of livingness- like letters from a close friend -
windows to see the whole person beyond the narrow prism of a diagnosis.
Arts participation research shows increased feelings of well being from engagement in empowering, creative, communicative experiences. Research at ARTZ (Artists for Alzheimer's) and Cape Ann Museum showed substantial evidence of looking toward the future with greater hope and increase in positive living emotions from participatory arts experiences.
Photography, writing, and self reflective activities awaken individual voice and open pathways to explore things of importance in one's life. Photovoice is designed to expand the creative imagination and build visual literacy skills. Close looking and creative writing increases focus of attention, cognitive health, expressive capability and celebrates individuality.
Watch what can happen when individuals get cameras in their hands and begin to follow inspiration!
Workshop will outline step by step method to create a Photovoice Project.
Toolkit instructional guide includes:
1. Brief History of Photovoice
2. Methods: how to choose cameras and build a creative practice for taking photos
3. Exploratory questions to focus image selection
4. Brainstorming of ideas for photography outings
5. How to select images for focused writing
6. Worksheets to generate responsive writing to photos
7. Exhibition ideas
Final photographs and writing can be in variety of formats (book, exhibit, presentation)
Come and learn the techniques to lead an exciting Photovoice project!
FACILITATOR: Peggy Cahill holds a Master of Education degree from Lesley University and teacher training
from Shady Hill teacher training program. She specializes in art, culture and creative engagement experiences. She led a first of its kind Photovoice Project for adults with memory loss at Compass Hopkinton Memory Care program, collaborating closely with Director of Compass and co-creating a final public exhibition of works with Hopkinton Center for the Arts. She led Photovoice Trainings for Program Directors at Senior Living Residences and Hallkeen Assisted Living, reaching up to 20 memory care sites serving individuals with memory changes.
Peggy has designed a specialized Photovoice Toolkit to train individuals, organizations and communities.
Contact: Email: [email protected]
Phone: 781-424-3807 website: www.aireartsweebly.com
PHOTOVOICE PROJECT TESTIMONIAL
"Thank you for bringing me the world!"
Oddrun Photovoice participant living at Compass in Hopkinton Memory Care
While looking at a book of photographic images, Oddrun discovered a photo that reminded her of a love of her life. She lit up, remembering this heartfelt connection, and shared her words of joy and connection with us.
When Photovoice was exhibited at Hopkinton Arts Center, a community art gallery, family members were
invited to the opening. reconnecting adults in memory care to culture, creativity and community restored social bonds and sense of well being. Oddrun and a daughter she had not seen for many years were able to renew their connection through this exhibit.
cameras to capture photographic images of interest and then give meaning to those images through words.
The process captures an essence of livingness- like letters from a close friend -
windows to see the whole person beyond the narrow prism of a diagnosis.
Arts participation research shows increased feelings of well being from engagement in empowering, creative, communicative experiences. Research at ARTZ (Artists for Alzheimer's) and Cape Ann Museum showed substantial evidence of looking toward the future with greater hope and increase in positive living emotions from participatory arts experiences.
Photography, writing, and self reflective activities awaken individual voice and open pathways to explore things of importance in one's life. Photovoice is designed to expand the creative imagination and build visual literacy skills. Close looking and creative writing increases focus of attention, cognitive health, expressive capability and celebrates individuality.
Watch what can happen when individuals get cameras in their hands and begin to follow inspiration!
Workshop will outline step by step method to create a Photovoice Project.
Toolkit instructional guide includes:
1. Brief History of Photovoice
2. Methods: how to choose cameras and build a creative practice for taking photos
3. Exploratory questions to focus image selection
4. Brainstorming of ideas for photography outings
5. How to select images for focused writing
6. Worksheets to generate responsive writing to photos
7. Exhibition ideas
Final photographs and writing can be in variety of formats (book, exhibit, presentation)
Come and learn the techniques to lead an exciting Photovoice project!
FACILITATOR: Peggy Cahill holds a Master of Education degree from Lesley University and teacher training
from Shady Hill teacher training program. She specializes in art, culture and creative engagement experiences. She led a first of its kind Photovoice Project for adults with memory loss at Compass Hopkinton Memory Care program, collaborating closely with Director of Compass and co-creating a final public exhibition of works with Hopkinton Center for the Arts. She led Photovoice Trainings for Program Directors at Senior Living Residences and Hallkeen Assisted Living, reaching up to 20 memory care sites serving individuals with memory changes.
Peggy has designed a specialized Photovoice Toolkit to train individuals, organizations and communities.
Contact: Email: [email protected]
Phone: 781-424-3807 website: www.aireartsweebly.com
PHOTOVOICE PROJECT TESTIMONIAL
"Thank you for bringing me the world!"
Oddrun Photovoice participant living at Compass in Hopkinton Memory Care
While looking at a book of photographic images, Oddrun discovered a photo that reminded her of a love of her life. She lit up, remembering this heartfelt connection, and shared her words of joy and connection with us.
When Photovoice was exhibited at Hopkinton Arts Center, a community art gallery, family members were
invited to the opening. reconnecting adults in memory care to culture, creativity and community restored social bonds and sense of well being. Oddrun and a daughter she had not seen for many years were able to renew their connection through this exhibit.