On the Boarderline Exhibit Opening

Madison Arts Commission Municipal Exhibition Space Exhibit

Madison Arts Commission Presents InterConnection - A Bridge Across the Borderline Madison Municipal Building, 608-267-8739 May 1 - June 30, 2009 Exhibition hours M-F 7:00-5:00, S 8:00-12:00, closed Sunday Reception Thursday, May 21st 4:00-5:30pm "The project aims at increasing self-esteem ... using the camera as a personal visual tool, the girls become active creators/framers of their world rather than recipients of the 'messages' of others." -Sandy Wojtal-Weber, Program Director This May and June, the gallery walls of the Madison Municipal Building will feature the photography of middle school age girls, from Girls Inc - Kennedy Heights Community Center, participants in the On the Borderline Program. On the Borderlines' exhibition, Interconnection - A Bridge Across the Borderline, features digital photographs based on the premise that we do not get through life alone. The participants were asked to identify individuals who support, nurture and challenge them. Excerpts from journals that the girls kept during this project will accompany the photos. You are invited to attend the reception for the project held on May 21, 2009 from 4:00-5:30pm. On the Borderline is a ten year-old program created by Sandy Wojtal-Weber. Young women, from underserved communities, are lent digital cameras, learn basic photographic tools, formal and environmental photographic portrait skills, and journal about their experiences. Over 190 girls have participated in this eight to ten week program. You can contact Sandy Wojtal-Weber at sandyweber@charter.net The Madison Arts Commission's ARTspace program is open to all Madison visual artists who would like to showcase original two-dimensional works in highly utilized city spaces. For more information visit our website at www.cityofmadison.com/mac.

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