Being Seen - A panel discussion about the intersection of art and social justice

Being Seen is an examination of the benefits of the creative arts in the lives of women dealing with major life challenges. We’ll discuss evidence that the practice of photography and other creative arts in a group setting can:

• Alleviate anxiety, depression and stress and increase consistency and resiliency in the lives of participants.

• Help participants develop and realize goals.

• Increase access to technology and the skills needed to use it.

• Help develop valuable life skills, such as cooperation and collaboration.

Panelists:

Ann Rosen, Photographer/Educator/Co-director of Being Seen Project

Tarajee Saleem-Little, Program Supervisor, HousingPlus

Candace Bowen, MFA, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC Claire M. Harding-Keefe, LMSW, Executive Vice-President, Homeless and Family, Services, CAMBA, Inc.

Joshua Brancheau, ATR-BC, LCAT, Clinical Director, The Art Therapy Project