My students need ink so that they can continue to make fine art Glicee prints of their photographic images.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Dunoff's classroom raised $968
This project is fully funded
My Students
Most of my students live at or below the poverty level. They are a talented group of students who suffer from low self-esteem. Each semester my students take pride in having their work hanging in the building. This is one way that we help them with their self-esteem. The photography program, as it is designed in my school, allows and encourages even the most poorly performing students to feel good about their work. It helps develop a positive attitude towards learning and also helps them appreciate the arts. My class is designed to show students that they can be successful, and in the past they have been. Due to budget cuts during the past few years, there is little of no money available for supplies to make photographic prints. As a photographer and creative artist, there is nothing better than seeing your work in print and hanging on a wall. Not having a budget for ink and paper is really hampering the photography program.
My Project
I love the look on my students' faces when they see a print of their work. I love to tell them to sign their names on their photos because all good artists sign their work. I love watching their reactions and see their pride as they show others their work. We need ink for this to happen. I have requested ink cartridges so that my students can continue to print their photographic work using an Epson R1900 printer.
Students will be using these supplies to print their work for exhibitions both in the school, as well as to outside shows that they have been invited to.
During the past few years, my student have been exhibiting their work not only at school, but also in city-wide, regional, and even national exhibitions. Students have won awards, and even cash prizes in all of these shows and exhibitions. My students, through these experiences, have learned to be successful and have been motivated to take learning and achievement much more seriously.
Our photography program allows and encourages even the most poorly performing students to feel good about their work, it encourages creativity, shows them that their ideas are valid, and also teaches them to see things from a different point of view.
It has helped students develop a positive attitude towards learning, and also helped them to learn to appreciate the arts. Please support us.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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