Guests at the Harry Tompson Center recently participated in the  #EverydayNewOrleansPhotoProject, a photography project meant to break down stereotypes of every day life in New Orleans. Five of our guests that participated have been selected as finalists, and will have their photographs featured in New Orleans Museum of Art  “Changing Course: Reflections of New Orleans Histories” exhibit. The exhibit opens June 29 from 5-9 p.m. and will be on display until September 16.

“Changing Course” is meant to commemorate the Tricentennial of New Orleans by putting a spotlight on forgotten or marginalized histories of the city, using the voices of ordinary and marginalized citizens. The project launched with the goal of connecting residents of all ages and backgrounds through art, revealing the NOMA+, a portable museum created to bring the NOMA experience to all 72 neighborhoods in the Greater New Orleans Area. The project is not just meant to give a voice to the voiceless, it is also a way to promote access and inclusion for all individuals to art.

Aside from the guests at the Rebuild Center, individuals from Esperanza Charter School, Grace King High School, Warren Easton Charter High School, Algiers Regional Library, and the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music participated and finalists from each organization will also be displayed in the exhibit.

Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderful exhibit!

Visit the NOMA website for more information on the exhibit.