The Humans of Kent County Project is a yearlong celebration of the unique human beings who are residents of Kent County. A RiverArts online blog and five exhibitions will showcase the personality and character of our community through photographs and personal stories. RiverArts’ goal is for Humans of Kent County to be a catalyst for outreach and communication throughout the community.
Anyone may submit a piece for the project, although the subject must be someone who resides in Kent County. Those interested in participating are encouraged to attend one of two free orientation/training sessions at RiverArts from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14 or Friday, November 20. Information about how to submit pieces for the Humans of Kent County project is available at www.chestertownriverarts.org/HOKC.
Each submission will consist of a photograph and a quote, and each person interviewed must sign a release so RiverArts can post and exhibit the images and words. Most of the work can be done using a smartphone. Some selected stories and photos will be professionally produced for exhibitions that will begin in RiverArts Gallery, then travel to locations throughout the county.
In addition to the orientation sessions, RiverArts will offer additional interview and oral history skills. Noted iPhone photographer Anne Highfield will offer workshops teaching the basics of iPhone photography and editing. Sherrie Von Sternberg will teach Street Photography workshops. In these workshops, she will explore basic composition of photos and how to use ambient light and natural surroundings for framing.
An organizing committee has begun collecting stories and photographs that will be published on the blog as submissions are made. For more information about the Humans of Kent County Project, classes or to access the blog, visit chestertownriverarts.org/HOKC or call RiverArts at 410-778-6300. See new blog here.
Shari Herr Keen says
Dear Chestertown Spy………I already love the River Art’s Humans of Kent project. I anticipate all the future posts!!!!