WHO ARE WE?
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.
iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 16 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
DURATION
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
6:30 - 9 pm
LOCATION
JAYU Studio
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 380
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3A8
PROGRAM DETAILS
What You’ll Learn:
📷 How to navigate a mirrorless camera, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
🎨 Framing & composition techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines)
📝 Hands-on experience with creative prompts to bring your ideas to life
📖 How to capture photos that tell your story
NEED TO KNOW
Please bring your mobile device - phone, iPad/Tablet!
If you do not have access to a camera, one can be provided during the program.
Food & TTC tickets will be provided
Participants must be between the ages of 16-29
Registration closes on September 21
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this program. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the program start.
If you have any inquiries please contact Des, iAM Program Manager at desiree@jayu.ca
MEET YOUR MENTOR:
Anne Layacan is a filipinx photographer from Scarborough, now working in Toronto/Tkaronto. During the COVID-19 pandemic, photography was an outlet for self-expression, eventually sparking the desire to document social and environmental changes during a monumental period. Anne approaches photography with writing, connecting images to stories of her communities in Scarborough. They now work as a freelance photographer and facilitator, working for Canon Canada and various art non-profits across the GTA.