Agros Blog

Last year, Christina posted about a trip she led to the Ixil region of Guatemala with photographers and citizen-journalists from SalaamGarage.  Inspired by that trip, these journalists returned home eager to find a way to share their story and the incredible photographs they were able to take in Agros communities like Belén, La Esperanza, and Cajixay.

Thanks to their efforts, you can come see for yourself at at evo’s Times Infinity Gallery in Fremont at 8pm on Friday, March 4, 2011. In addition to displaying their photographs, the event will feature short talks by Amanda Koster of SalaamGarage, Sean Dimond of Agros, and a question-and-answer session with journalists from SalaamGarage.

The journalists will also present their recently published book: “Guatemala + Agros, Stories from Seven Citizen Journalists.” The book is available for purchase at the reception and online through Blurb (a SalaamGarage partner). Proceeds from book and photo sales will benefit Agros.

Admission to the gallery event is free as part of Fremont’s First Friday Art Walk.  We hope to see you there so you too can share in their transformative experience!

What: SalaamGarage / Agros Photography Exhibit
When: Friday, March 4th | 8-10pm
Where: evo Times Infinity art gallery | 122 NW 36th St Seattle (Fremont district)
Cost: Free

If you missed Friday’s opening event but would like to see the collection, it will be showing until March 25th at the Evo store in Fremont.  Hours are Monday through Saturday 11am to 8pm, and Sundays 11am to 7pm. Admission remains free, and all proceeds from sales of the book, prints, and cards will go directly to supporting the work of Agros. Thanks to the photojournalists of SalaamGarage for a great event!