The Big Camera! partnered with A1LabArts to produce and install a photography project entitled, “Community Faces.” Donna Moore wrote a grant to bring to fruition a long-time dream project. Additionally, the Tennessee Arts Commission generously supported the project along with other individual donors. Subsequently, Donna, Anna Lawrence and several guest photographers came together to take 175 portraits of individuals in their Communities.
The photography installation was made possible by the printing services of Knoxville Blue Print and the walls of Crafty Bastard Brewery. We are eternally grateful for the support of these local businesses. Furthermore, other local organizations helped with the project, including the former Central Filling Station, Wild Love Bakehouse, Broadway Studios and Galleries, MidMod Collective, Gypsy Hands Healing Arts, FM George Locksmiths, Knoxville Firefighters Association, and the former Wood Printing. We are so grateful to all of the local businesses that allowed us to come shoot portraits and get to know your employees!
Community Faces began as a photography project to showcase the wonderful diversity in Knoxville and strengthen community bonds.
Then we created new murals through partnerships with Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
We believe in spreading kindness and want to get to know our Community! Reach out to partner with us.
Small Breed Rescue of East TN – Faces of Rescue: October 2019
Empowering Women in East TN – Your Vote is Your Voice: September 2020
