Hope in Shadows Voting Open Now
Vote now to help choose the top 13 photographs from a Downtown Eastside community photography initiative that will appear in the 2027 Hope in Shadows calendar.
Hope in Shadows Voting Open Now
For the past 24 years, the Hope in Shadows photography contest has invited Megaphone vendors, storytellers and Downtown Eastside community members to capture their communities through the lens of a single-use camera.
This year, more than 70 participants submitted over 1,000 photographs exploring the theme of Work, celebrating the many forms labour can take — from paid employment and caregiving, to volunteering, advocacy, artistic practice and the countless ways people contribute to their communities.
The Community Jury and Megaphone staff have narrowed the submissions down to 30 finalists. From now until July 31st you can now vote for the top 13 that will appear in the calendar.
About Megaphone Magazine
Megaphone Magazine, based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, amplifies marginalized voices and creates meaningful work for those experiencing poverty. They provide an outlet for local journalism and photography from their peer newsroom, along with art and poetry, all powered by their vendors. Follow on Instagram for updates.
Miss604’s Rebecca Bollwitt is proud to be a monthly columnist for Megaphone, since 2021.
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