Focus on Youth students were honored to be invited to photograph a rehearsal of The Oregon Ballet.  Students had a fabulous time shooting hundreds of images of the dancers.   We are proud to share that Focus on Youth students will be sharing their images from the ballet in the spring at  The Performing Arts Center.

Looking for a fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunity that supports the arts and young people? Enjoy special events and making connections within the community? Focus on Youth helps at-risk youth experience the world in new ways and see positive change through the lens of a camera, and we need your help! Focus on Youth helps [...]

Focus on Youth today announced that it has been selected by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Josh Groban to receive a donation from his new Find Your Light Foundation, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through arts, education and cultural awareness.  Focus on Youth is one of 29 arts education nonprofit organizations selected by [...]

Dear Donna, Remember the day we went to the park up by the Zoo with the class? Remember when i took the picture of you blowing the dandelion? I’m really proud to inform you that i have edited that photo and now it will be the cover of the 2011 yearbook for Tigard high school. [...]

Please join us for a exquisite student photography exhibit “COLOR EXPLOSION” Artists Reception, Tuesday February 16, 2010 5:30 to 7 PM Gresham Visual Arts Gallery Public Safety & Schools Building 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham OR 97030 Exhibit will be held from January 15, 2010 to March 4, 2010Photography Exhibit Click here for a pdf

I was born in Liberia, Africa, and I am the third of seven children.  My father was a fishermen and my mom sold fish at the market.  My life with my family was good until the war.  When I was seven years old the rebels waked my family up in the middle of the night.  [...]

Focus on Youth Art Auction The auction will be held in September 2011. We need volunteers to help secure donated items for our auction. Past Auction items include framed prints from some of the field’s most acclaimed photographers locally and internationally, ocean front cabin getaways, sailboat and river raft trips,  local wines, and relaxing spa [...]

Student Exhibits Gresham Visual Arts Gallery: 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham Oregon  February 1, 2010 to March 4, 2010 Blue Sky Gallery: 122 NW 8th Ave  Portland OR   March 4, 2010 to April 1, 2010 The Portland Q Center:  4115 N Mississippi  March 1, 2010 to April 1, 2010 Online Exhibit: Focus on Youth [...]

Our friend Tom Hubbard wrote this wonderful article in his website.   We deeply appreciate his kind words, and hope you will read the full article on his website at Portland Metro Photographic News.  The link is shown below this message from Tom. As someone interested in the enrichment of Portland’s photographic community, you’ll be [...]

Focus on Youth students will be exhibiting their images with the public for the month of June at Mayor Sam Adams office.