Fotophase Exhibition at the Rangefinder Gallery of Tamarkin Camera, Chicago, Ill
August 28 - September 30, 2026
Fotophase is a nonprofit advancing the role of photography within neuroarts—the emerging field examining how the arts and aesthetic experiences affect the brain, body and behavior.
Still, We See is Fotophase's debut photographic exhibition bringing 25 photographers together exploring the healing and transformational power of photography.
Presented at the Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera, each photographer presents a single photograph on their relationship to to memory, illness, trauma, identity and transformation.
Featured artists
- Gajan Balan
- Katarina Benzova
- Dr. Ahmad Beyh
- Dr. Gene Beyt
- Mathieu Bitton
- Sheila Pree Bright
- RJ Clarke
- Mark de Paola
- Jaime Fernandez
- Greg Hatton
- John Hendrick
- Terry La Rue
- Pierre Lavie
- Mark Mann
- Tyson Martin
- Cheriss May
- Dr. Daniel Potts
- Luiza Preda
- James Rice
- Ann Rosen
- Brandon Ruffin
- Kylie Shea
- Juan Carlos Torres
- Eva Woolridge
- Torrance York
Fotophase envisions a world in which photography-based Neuroarts is established within the Neuroarts field, with the act of making images understood as an aesthetic experience that supports transformation and growth through education, experiential learning, and community engagement.
I'm honored that my journey as an artist and educator is published on fotophase.
M, veteran, East NY, with her handwritten autobiography, included in the Griffin Museum 32nd Members Exhibition, curated by Barbara Tannenbaum, Winchester, MA, on view from July 31-September 6, 2026
Being Seen: A Documentary included in CODE GIRL, an exhibition at the Pictorial Foundation, Newburgh, NY, view from May 30-July 25, 2026
S, formerly incarcerated woman with her handwritten autobiography
C, formerly incarcerated woman with her handwritten autobiography, included in It Takes a Village, Bronx ArtSpace, Bronx, NY, on view from
June 27-August 1, 2026
Directed by Julia O'Farrow
Produced by Ann Rosen
Screening:
SOHO PHOTO GALLERY
April 15, 2026
539 23 Street
New York, NY
6:00pm – 8:00pm
This documentary follows Being Seen, a collaborative arts initiative Ann Rosen created with Alice Braziller, centering on women reclaiming visibility and self-worth through creative expression. The project grew out of a deep belief in the power of art to restore agency—especially when women from marginalized communities are too often silenced or reduced by larger political and social forces.
The work began in Brooklyn women’s shelters, where Ann taught art and photography while Alice taught writing. Participants created artworks, poems, autobiographies, and collaborative portraits with Ann. The workshops evolved; so, did the process—eventually weaving writing and visual art together in a shared creative space. This approach led to an ongoing partnership with HousingPlus, a nonprofit providing comprehensive services and housing for women impacted by the criminal justice system and military service. The work continues to show how art can play a meaningful role in restoring agency, confidence, and connection.
Thank you to 
for their generous support.
Being Seen
Soho Photo Gallery
March 26 - April 19, 2026
539 W 23rd Street
New York, NY
Opening reception: March 26 | 6:00 - 8:00
I’m excited to share that Being Seen will be featured in exhibition at Soho Photo, opening March 26.
I hope you’ll join me.
An Art and Social Justice discussion on how photography, writing, and art making skills give agency to women from marginalized communities, including an exhibition of works created by HousingPlus participants.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6:30-8:30pm
Five Myles Gallery
558 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY
Being Seen is an examination of the benefits of the creative arts in the lives of women dealing with major life challenges. We’ll discuss evidence that the practice of photography and other creative arts in a group setting can:
· Alleviate anxiety, depression and stress and increase consistency and resiliency in the lives of participants.
· Help participants develop and realize goals.
· Increase access to technology and the skills needed to use it.
· Help develop valuable life skills, such as cooperation and collaboration.
Panelists:
Ann Rosen, Photographer/Educator/Co-director of Being Seen Project
Tarajee Saleem-Little, Program Supervisor, HousingPlus
Candace Bowen, MFA, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Claire M. Harding-Keefe, LMSW, Executive Vice-President, Homeless and Family, Services, CAMBA, Inc.
Joshua Brancheau, ATR-BC, LCAT, Clinical Director, The Art Therapy Project