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Last night's opening reception for the 1000 Words exhibit was a tremendous success and we raised $940 (and counting) to purchase cameras for the kids. The framed prints sold for $25 a piece and demand was so high we had to take orders for unframed prints.
The fourth- and fifth-graders came on a bus from PS90 in the Bronx with their principal, teachers, and family members to our office in White Plains where they were greeted by employees and friends to celebrate their work. The children was so bright, proud, and gracious and many remarked how they were never going to forget this night for the rest of their lives.
During the reception, the kids were so excited to meet the people who admired (and bought!) their pieces and equally eager to read their descriptions and talk about their work.
Kim Snyder and Mary Sanford, the coordinators of the inspiring 1000 Words project spoke about the success of the program and each student was presented with a Pearson tote bag filled with a dictionary, a reader, and other goodies. In addition to the generous bag, each student was given a photo book of all the images in the exhibit.
We hope to soon post a slideshow of the work as well as photos from this exciting night.
Thanks, everyone!!
1 comment:
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this spectacular event. It was truly wonderful. A special BRAVO to each of the photographers!
Barbara Gottlieb, Lehman College
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