Youth in Focus students have shown their work at the Seattle Art Museum, Henry Art Gallery, Frye Art Gallery, Benham Gallery and the Washington State Convention Center, among other local venues. The prestige of these locations is a testament to both to the quality of the work these students produce and their passion for the medium. Starting April 4 and ending May 31, these talented youth will be sharing their explorations in photography at the UW School of Social Work First Floor Gallery.
The Youth in Focus mission is to empower urban youth, through photography, to experience their world in new ways and to make positive choices for their lives. “We put cameras in the hands of low income, at-risk youth and place them 
in a challenging environment surrounded by high quality talented teachers, nurturing adult volunteer mentors, and create a strong community of support. Through photography our students find their voice, identity, creativity, and gain new confidence in their worth and abilities.”
For almost 24 years, Youth in Focus has provided a high-quality, nationally recognized youth development program that uses photography to help at-risk youth build skills that give them the confidence and self-worth to challenge barriers to a positive life. Approximately 3,900 students have gone through the program. The teachers, staff and board members of Youth in Focus are proud to continue to offer at-risk youth the chance to tell their story through the lens of a camera.
Photo Credit: Youth in Focus student Emma F.