Welcome to ReFOCUS

Please support ReFOCUS for the 2019 MyNew Orleans Photo Project! Donate to our fundraiser at MightyCause and receive our colorful calendar or silky pillows!

2020 Calendar

Streetcar Pillow

Majestic Pillow

Cathedral Pillow

ReFOCUS brings the participatory art of photovoice to communities of all kinds. In a time of media silos and political polarity, ReFOCUS seeks to bring opposing viewpoints to the same table to hear each other’s stories, and to enable marginalized groups to reconnect with their communities in positive ways.

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This photo was taken by “Thomas” (name withheld by request), showing Jax brewery and in its shadow resides a humble tent, a temporary home. Thomas’ photo was a finalist in the 2016 MyNew Orleans Photo Project, a partner of the London Cafe Art organization that uses art to bring attention to issues of homelessness. read more here…

MyNewOrleans Photo Project

Provides an opportunity for people affected by homelessness to share their perspective of NOLA through photography.

About ReFOCUS

ReFOCUS is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that implements Photovoice projects.

Experience the MyNew Orleans Exhibit at an Art Walk Near You

Here at ReFOCUS, we are always searching for ways to connect the photos and stories of our participants with the general public. We really want the public to get to know our photographers the way we have – because we know that through all the hardship, they are wonderful, hopeful people. They are endlessly creative,… Continue reading Experience the MyNew Orleans Exhibit at an Art Walk Near You

2019 Contest Winners Announced!

The 2019 contest has concluded, and the photographs for the calendar selected! We also had 3 themes this year: Storytelling, Art in Public, and NOLA Culture. All winners receive prize money: $100 to calendar winners, $75 for theme 1st place, $50 for theme 2nd place, and $25 for theme 3rd place! Telli Deane’s photo from… Continue reading 2019 Contest Winners Announced!

2017 Judges!

We are excited to announce that our judging panel convened Monday to choose the winners for the 2018 MyNew Orleans Calendar. We recruited a great panel with a range of diverse experience in photography, innovation, and homeless services. We are ecstatic to introduce you to them: Thom Bennett is a New Orleans-based photographer whose photographs are… Continue reading 2017 Judges!

MyNew Orleans Photo Project 2017 is Underway!

The MyNew Orleans Photo Project has gotten off to a fast start in 2017! Due to the extreme heat of summer 2016, we decided to kick off our photo handouts much earlier to avoid the worst of the heat, and distributed 98 cameras in May and early June. By the July 4th holiday, we… Continue reading MyNew Orleans Photo Project 2017 is Underway!

Our Blog…

Our blog will feature upcoming events, artwork from past years’ participants and their stories.

First blog post

This is the excerpt for your very first post.

Grateful for the opportunity to explore and show my perspective of New Orleans, the city I love so much. The project helped me capture that moment visiting with my daughter while in treatment. It will be a forever reminder of where I came from.

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