The fruits of a truly amazing community project are up on display until October 26th. Jamel Shabazz is a photographer, philantropist, documentarian and to some a living legend from Brooklyn NY. This past August he mentored eighteen young aspiring photographers, living in at risk communities in Toronto. The youth took up residence at the Alexandra Park Community Centre and learned the fundamentals of photography. Jamal, partnership with Manifesto Community Projects and a group of four Toronto photographers (Matt Barnes, Alexis Finch, Talia Shipman, and Angie Choi) provided workshops to teach the youths skills such as shooting, computer editing, printing, and curating. And so POSITIVITY - Seven Days In August was born.

Project: Positivity’s goal was to help inner city youth find paths out of difficult situations and expose them to art and provide them new skills along the way. Jamel Shabazz has showcased his work along side his selections of these young photographers at 394 Queen West. Prints of Jamal’s world acclaimed work are being sold with the proceeds to go to Schools Without Borders, My City My Story and the Alexandra Community Centre. His new book, BACK IN THE DAYS, is also available at the show.

Not to be missed!!!

Jamal Shabazz - Project: Positivity
as part of the Red Bull Academy
394 Queen Street West
Runs till Oct 27th
11am till 8pm

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