2023 Community Through Our Lens Youth Art Challenge
The Community Through Our Lens Youth Art Challenge culminated in the creation of an 18-month calendar honoring the legacy of beloved artist Kojo Kamau and the iconic Long Street Cultural Wall as a historic landmark (see below!). At the heart of this project are photographs taken by Central Ohio students, capturing Columbus through their unique perspectives. This initiative highlights key historic landmarks in the city, encouraging students to explore and document Columbus’s rich history. By contributing their voices, the students have helped preserve and archive an important cultural narrative, celebrating both the city’s past and its vibrant future.
Kojo Kamau Youth Photo Excellence Award
Renowned documentary photographer Kojo Kamau devoted a lifetime to photographing positive images reflecting the African American experience, people of color and commitment to community, He was an advocate for the arts and strongly believed, to always remember "What you do today is tomorrow's history"
