Barry Kleider

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Barry Kleider began studying photography at age nine with his family’s subscription to Life magazine. A long-time professional photographer and teaching artist, Barry brings his talents and passion for photography and visual art to young people of all ages. He has experience adapting his programs to reach blind and low-vision populations.

Programs offered by this artist/ensemble

Professional Development

Read a Photograph Like You Read a Story
This session provides adults with the tools to help children improve their media literacy.

Residency

Picturing Community
Create images that reflect your view of the world around you.
Teaching Literacy Through Graphic Novels
Using 21st century technology (cellphone cameras, photo-editing and page layout software) I teach the ancient art of telling a compelling story in words and pictures.

Workshop

Man Ray and his Rayograms
Barry teaches about positive and negative spaces, shape and balance using a process that requires only light sensitive paper and small objects.
Read a Photograph Like You Read a Story
Learn how to read and interpret images from popular media more deeply and consciously.