This was the culminating exhibit of a summer photography and oral history program for youth and young adults in the backside community who expressed interest in the documentary disciplines. Guided by instructors from Louisville Story Program, Louisville Visual Art, and The Backside Learning Center, they learned the fundamentals of photography and were trained in the objectives and techniques of taking oral history. They photographed many aspects of daily life on the track and conducted personal interviews with community and family members. Some of the participants are the children of equine workers on the backside of Churchill Downs, others work on the backside themselves. Together they have captured a brief, vibrant glimpse into the lives and stories lived every day on the backside of the track. The exhibit will run throughout the month of October, Thursdays and Fridays 5-10 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m. Thanks to UPS for providing a grant to make the whole program possible!
Backside Learning Center
Open Doors Feature: The View From Back Here
Group photo from a field trip to Clifton Center
Photo by Evelyn
Students learning about composition in the community garden.
Photo by Vanessa
Photo by Jose
Students learning about composition in the community garden.
Photo by Imran
Photo by Siraj
Photo by Evelyn
Student Photograph
Student Photograph