At its 13th annual Doublexposure event, Seattle’s Youth in Focus (YIF) raised $100,000 to support the photographic education of inner-city youths aged 13 to 19. The proceeds came from ticket sales as well as the auction of 43 photographs.
Held at the South Lake Union Armory, the auction included prints from YIF students and staff. Those fetching the highest bids included pieces by photographic documentarian Cristina Mittermeier and YIF board member Barbara Kinney.
Also attending the fundraiser were representatives from sponsor companies Getty Images and Museum Quality Framing.
Founded in 1994 to offer teenagers a free darkroom space, YIF has evolved to offer nine-week education programs. Upon admittance, all students receive a $1,000 scholarship, which covers the cost of instruction, equipment rental, film, photographic supplies and mentoring.