Opening Reception of the Wembley to Soweto Foundation

8783 Beverly Blvd,Los Angeles CA 90048

31 August, 2022

Description

Join Leica Camera as we celebrate a student photography exhibit with The Wembley to Soweto Foundation in our flagship store on August 31st from 6 to 8pm. Student Artists will discuss the program and inspirations behind their work The partnership's mission is to support young creative voices through a dynamic photographic experience for teens. The students will build a portfolio of work that will then be shown in an exhibition at the Leica Store. Leica is donating ten cameras and lenses directly to the Wembley to Soweto Foundation to continue their mission of creating more educational opportunities for the future generation of photographers. Each student's artwork is for sale. Refreshments will be served. Parking is limited. About The Wembley to Soweto Foundation The Wembley to Soweto Foundation is a global program of courses that provides professional photographic training and life-skills to historically disadvantaged young people in order for them to move their own lives forward and, ultimately, make a positive contribution to the society in which they live. The Foundation forms collaborative partnerships with respected artistic, sporting, and public institutions to allow for a broad range of vocational experiences for the students as well as educational benefits for the wider community. The Foundation aims to create a global network of training opportunities for young people in order to nurture their self-belief, ambition and confidence through a passion for photography—regardless of their means and background. Leica Camera is a proud partner of The Wembley to Soweto Foundation