A year-round schedule of Community Programs brings the rewards of photographic expression to people of all ages and backgrounds, making ICP’s resources and expertise available to audiences that might not otherwise have access to them. ICP’s Community Programs include Community Partnerships, Teen Academy, and Museum Education. Our Community Partnerships and Teen Academy serve over 900 young people from across the tri-state area every year by developing their knowledge of photography, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking. Our offsite partnerships with community-based organizations reach students in underserved neighborhoods through free classes.
This same access is ensured by offering need-based scholarships to half of all students in onsite afterschool classes as well. Museum Education serves over 9,000 students and teachers annually by providing tours, workshops, interpretive materials, and professional development, focusing on visual literacy and critical thinking skills. New York City public schools receive these resources for free. All programming reflects ICP’s greater mission of social change through photography.
At the new ICP Museum, we’ll be launching our new Neighborhood Collaborations with a diverse range of organizations in our new neighborhood. Through introductory photography, writing, and bookmaking workshops, we will serve audiences across backgrounds and ages. Collaborators include the Lower Eastside Girls Club, the Tenement Museum, Grand Street and University Settlements, New York Public Library, and The Bowery Mission.
As well, our Museum Education program provides Guided and Self-Guided Tours, interpretative materials, and events for educators. These resources introduce visitors to photography while building visual literacy and critical thinking skills. To schedule a tour, visit www.icp.org.
