Community Arts: A Digital Discovery Workshop
Framing North Vancouver
Connect, Create, Capture: Your Community in Focus.
Why Join Us?
Walk, talk, and take pictures. Join our 5-day digital photo workshop to explore North Vancouver. Discover hidden local stories and meet the people who live here—all through the lens of your own camera or smartphone.
What You Will Learn:
- See the Unseen: Be surprised by the beauty of everyday details.
- Mobile Photography Skills: Master simple, effective techniques to capture great photos using your smartphone.
- Storytelling Through a Lens: Discover how to uncover the hidden history of North Vancouver and document the people who live here.
- Creative Community Practice: Collaborate with fellow participants to play with light, shadow, and architectural detail.
- Final Exhibition: See your work displayed at the Presentation House Theatre as part of our final weekend celebration.
Workshop Logistics:
- Dates: Wednesday, July 29 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Ages: 16+
- Fees: Ages 16–29 (Free); Ages 30+ (By Donation)
- What to Bring: A smartphone or camera.
- Experience Level: All levels welcome, including beginners.
- Location: Presentation House Theatre – The Weaving Room
(333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver BC V7M 3G9)
Workshop Itinerary
- Day 1: Introduction to photography and simple, powerful rules for great photos.
- Day 2: Portrait workshops, guided photo walk, and creative group feedback.
- Day 3: Exploring local spots, meetings with community activists, and photo selection.
- Day 4: Group photo quest, editing, and preparing your images for print.
- Day 5: Final exhibition setup and showcase at the Presentation House Theatre.
This project is produced by Summerland’s Ryga Arts Festival and Bouche Theatre Collective in association with Eastern Theatre – Theatre for Hope (Poland) and Presentation House Theatre.
This project is made possible by the generous support of Telus Friendly Future Foundation.
About
Workshop Leader: Łukasz Wójtowicz
Łukasz Wójtowicz is an art-community curator, performing arts producer, and co-founder of the Eastern Theatre Foundation. With 15 years of experience in stage production and design, he has focused since 2023 on community photography projects exploring and (re) discovering local heritage and identity. These projects have been exhibited internationally in Germany, Slovenia, Sweden, and Brazil. An experienced facilitator, Łukasz has led multinational photo workshops across Europe and Africa and directs the ‘Your Turn – Creative Youth Project” (Ages 18-21). He is passionate about using photography as a tool for intercultural dialogue and local storytelling.
Eastern Theatre – Theatre for Hope (Poland)
Established in 2021, the Eastern Theatre Foundation (Fundacja Teatr Wschodni) is a Lublin-based NGO fostering independent art and intercultural exchange. Operating from a historic studio on Lubartowska Street, the foundation has facilitated over 70 international projects since 2023, hosting artists and participants from across the globe. Driven by passionate volunteers, the organization empowers local youth, students, and activists—including those from migrant and rural backgrounds—to build social and intercultural skills through artistic development.
We Gratefull Ackowledge the Support of:
