Saturday, March 12, 2011

CORRECTION: Welcome to the NeighborHOOD opens April 9!


Sorry for the confusion.

Welcome to the NeighborHOOD art gallery reception opens Saturday, April 9! Contact Wendy Tetsu at wendytestu@mac.com if you have any questions.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Welcome to the NeighborHOOD art gallery reception on April 9!

THE WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT:
The collaboration with youth from Literacy for Environmental Justice and and community artists has culminated in the creation of an interactive installation at the EcoCenter!

The Multidisciplinary Artwork was created over the past two years and explores environmental and social justice issues facing the community of Bayview Hunters Point, as seen through the youth’s eyes. Come celebrate with the community the long awaited convergence of the art installation at the EcoCenter.

Reception
Saturday, April 9 from 12-2pm
EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park
Cargo Way and Jennings St., San Francisco, CA 94124

During the opening event:

~ View the full installation of all the artwork
~ Enjoy light refreshments
~ Partake in a youth lead docent tour of the artwork and the Ecocenter.
~ Purchase the artwork and Volume #3 of the photo documentary book about the project:

All proceeds will go to Literacy for Environmental Justice and the EcoCenter. Check out the Facebook event page for more info!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Enviro Ed and Training Partnership profiles LEJ!

Check out this thorough profile of LEJ and the EcoCenter on the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) website, a EPA-funded project connecting environmental educators and local and state policy-makers!