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SHIFT
: SOY's photography project, in partnership with Gallery 44.
Facilitated by Lise Beaudry, this is a project for queer and trans
youth who are interested in learning about photography, camera
operation, darkroom printing, and creative expression. This year’s program enjoyed three exhibits – at Gallery 44, at SOY’s Fruit Loopz Pride Youth Festival, and finally, in November, at the O’Connor Gallery. In addition, SHIFT photographs were featured on SOY’s annual holiday card, as well as on a series of cards sold at the final exhibit and presented as a gift to all SOY’s volunteers. Lise Beaudry: For six years, SHIFT has been facilitated by Lise Beaudry. Lise is a graduate from Concordia University with a B.F.A., and an MFA from Glendon College, York University, specializing in Photography. Since her arrival in Toronto in 1998, Beaudry has been involved in the art community and her photographic work has been exhibited in several Canadian cities, in the U.S and in Arles , France during Les Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie. She has been a recipient of several education and community art grants to create and coordinate photo based projects. In 2002, her first video production: Le TOURBILLON won her the Best Upcoming Toronto Video/Film maker at the INSIDE OUT FILM FESTIVAL as well as the Audience Award at the Dublin Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Lise's practice consists of an investigation of various sites where an ?art of living? is practiced. Activities and ordinary events that specifically bring people together or illustrate a deeper sense of community are often the subject of her work. The O'Connor Award: At the Shift exibit in November 2007, Gallery owner Dennis O’Connor was so impressed with the vitality and success of the SHIFT program that he created the annual O’Connor Award, presented to a peer-nominated SHIFT member, who exhibits the most team spirit and artistic promise |
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