A workshop and unveiling with Johanne Rahaman 

Trinidad-born and Miami-based documentary photographer Johanne Rahaman has been examining urban and rural spaces in Black communities throughout the state since 2014 for her project BlackFlorida. Believing in the beauty of the everyday experience, Johanne takes the time to show the folks she works with how to capture and preserve their rich family history. She explains, “It’s 90% conversation and 10% photography. All you need is a smartphone to take a good picture.” 

About the Event 

For the first artwork reveal of the New Year, Johanne will lead Commissioner members through a photography workshop at the lush Center for Subtropical Affairs. Exploring place, technique and how to shift your gaze from voyeur to collaborator, together we will memorialize the community that we’re building right here and now. Better than writing a message in a bottle to throw at sea, our photographs and commissioned works will one day serve as a timestamp of the people, the natural environment and the story of a creative and invested community.

The photography workshop will be followed by tropical drinks and food.

> Bring your fully charged smartphone 
> Wear comfortable outdoor shoes
> Expect to take pictures and be photographed 

About The Center for Subtropical Affairs 

The Center for Subtropical Affairs is an ecological learning center diverse in flora in Little River that provides jobs and career training in sustainable development to the community. It also supports artist talks, eco-panel discussions and local musicians. We are so incredibly excited about partnering for this event.

Invitation and RSVP essential for Collectors, Patrons and Alumni. Special thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka.