Join us for a preview opening with the artist of a new exhibition of photography by Taos Pueblo youth. Hot beverages and homemade cookies will be served.

Working with Taos Pueblo 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Taos Day School, the Couse-Sharp Historic Site team created an elective workshop to teach photography skills and develop an exhibition. Students focused their cameras on wildlife (and pets), landscapes, and portraits, with the ultimate goal of documenting their world, and participated in critiques on their work. At the end of the course, they each submitted several photographs, and a curatorial committee selected the 26 exhibited images.

Through the Lens reverses the camera’s “gaze” to showcase the perspectives of these eight young people. The educational team aims for the students’ success to encourage and empower them and other youth at Taos Pueblo, demonstrating the transformative power of art.