WHO ARE WE?
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.
iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 12 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
PROGRAM DETAILS
iAM Mobile Photography is designed to help you transform your everyday pictures into powerful works of art — all from your phone. You’ll explore the creative potential of mobile photography while learning how to tell stories through your lens.
Program objectives:
🌟 Learn how to master lighting and exposure on your phone
🎨 Maximize your editing skills with mobile-friendly tools and apps
🖼️ Explore photography as a mindful practice for storytelling and self-expression
DURATION
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Final showcase & Festival kick-off December 10 @ 5:00 pm
LOCATION
JAYU Studio at 401 Richmond Street West
Studio 380, Toronto ON, M5V 3A8
NEED TO KNOW
Food and TTC tickets will be provided
Registration closes June 18
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this program. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the program start.
If you have any inquiries please contact Des, iAM Program Manager at desiree@jayu.ca
MEET YOUR MENTOR:
Ammar Bowaihl is a Yemeni, Saudi born, Toronto-based street photographer focusing on the human condition and topics of immigration and relocation. Since high school, the camera has been his preferred method of capturing the details of life in the city. His experiences living in the middle east and establishing himself in Canada has propelled him to explore Toronto's diverse communities and give a voice to many stories often unheard.