PHOTO FENCES

The aim of the international project Photo Fences is to transform the town s surfaces (fences, internal and external walls of public buildings, etc.) into creative spaces with the help of international team of socially active photographers by placing photos on these fences and buildings. Participants will work on the formation of individual and group photo projects on any theme. Photographers are responsible for their individual project, from idea to realization in the form of an individual photo fence. Photo themes are only limited in that they must reflect the old, Russian city of Nerekhta and be a link to its residents, places, architecture, etc. During the program, participants go to workshops led by guest photographers and meetings for creative exchange. Additionally, this project offers the unique opportunity for cooperation and shared experiences with photographers from various countries. RESULT: 1) Photo fence i photo exhibition about the city, its events, residents 2) The Anniversary photo album for Nerekhta.The first photo fence in the town was created by the professional photographers and children who participated in photo schools. The success proved that the idea was brilliant and the fences really attracted attention. In August 2014 Nerehta celebrate 800 years. The International photo fence will present the city.