Opening Reception: The Silhouette Project: Newcomers by Dona Laurita

Dona Laurita: The Silhouette Project: Newcomers
opening reception: Friday, May 10, 6-9 pm
on view: May 10–June 22, 2024

The Colorado Photographic Arts Center presents The Silhouette Project: Newcomers, a recurring photographic series documenting the stories of underserved and vulnerable youth refugee populations by Dona Laurita, opening May 10, 2024. Newcomers have lost their sense of time and place, missing out on months or years of education, arts, sports, friendships, and many more things that make up a normal life. This exhibition eloquently captures the resilience and humanity of these young immigrants through powerful blacked-out portraits and narratives, offering a profound glimpse into their experiences and bringing an underrepresented community out of the shadows with transformative art.

Join us for “Out of the Shadows”: Newcomers illuminate their immigration journeys to America with Dona Laurita on Saturday, May 11, at 11 am

The exhibition, opening reception, and special programming are free to attend.

Image credit: We Are Somewhere, copyright Dona Laurita