ViSE Lab Launch: Arts-Based Research Event

The 7 Space, Newark, New Jersey, Spring 2025

Photography by Theo Anderson

This exhibit was in partnership with CUNY's The Graduate Center and The 7 Space. The artist-based research exhibit and event highlighted local New York City teachers' and their arts-based research featured in the book, Arts-Based Research and the Practice of Freedom in Education: Reflections from a Doctoral Course, edited by Gene Fellner. This was an unforgettable showcase of community arts-based researchers, multiple art immersion experiences, and a photovoice exhibit.

Truth Tellers: Educators of Color Photovoice Exhibit

Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, Fall 2024

Photography by Theo Anderson

In partnership with Montclair State University, this exhibit brought together two affinity group cohorts of educators of Color and their photovoice work around "What it means to be an educator of Color in today's schools?" The teachers came from New Jersey, New York, and Ohio, and the community event dove deep into the heart of being a teacher of Color in various contexts.

Truth Tellers: Teachers of Color Photovoice Exhibit

Marist University, Poughkeepsie, New York, Spring 2024

Photography by Carol R. Rinke

Marist University hosted a community exhibit focused on teachers of Color and brought together pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, and school administrators to unpack their experiences through arts-based research.

Truth Tellers: Teachers of Color Photovoice Exhibit

Rutgers University-Newark, Newark, New Jersey, Fall 2023

Photography by Theo Anderson

The official first launch the Truth Tellers exhibit that was co-launched with the relaunch of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University-Newark. The event brought together community activists, local politicians, local artists, and community members exploring the arts-based storied experience of teachers of Color in today's schools.