Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW) Bring Annual Exhibition to The Bronx

Damian Ali
Sep 25
3 min read

A powerful showcase of women-led visual journalism opens at The Bronx Documentary Center this week.

Students participating in a pro-Palestine encampment at George Washington University: Photo by Arwen Clemans/The GW Hatchet-WPOW

Students participating in a pro-Palestine encampment at George Washington University link arms outside of University Yard on the night of April 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C.-Photo by Arwen Clemans/The GW Hatchet-(WPOW)

Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW) will host its annual exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center on Friday, Sept. 26, with a free public reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Carol Guzy will deliver remarks at the event.

The exhibition runs through Nov. 2 and highlights the work of WPOW members over the past year, offering New Yorkers a rare chance to see the world through the lens of women visual storytellers.

Guzy, who worked as staff photographer for the Miami Herald and The Washington Post, is the only journalist to win four Pulitzer Prizes. She now works with ZUMA Press, continuing to produce documentary projects with global reach.

Founded in 2006 by photojournalists Sarah Voisin, Melina Mara, and Allison Shelley, WPOW began as a way to create mentorship and community for women working in the D.C. area. Nearly two decades later, the nonprofit has grown into a network of more than 400 members, ranging from seasoned professionals to students just entering the field.

The organization supports its members with grants, workshops, and opportunities to showcase their work, while also making a point to educate the public on the vital role women play in telling visual stories. Its annual exhibition has become a key platform for sharing those voices.

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Photo is of a young woman modeling clothing made by Majuma Designs-Photo by Amy Toensing

This photo is of a young woman whose family fled conflict in Somalia. She is modeling clothing made by Majuma Designs, a local Somali Bantu designer located in the city of Utica, New York: Photo by Amy Toensing-(WPOW)

The Bronx presentation features work from more than 20 contributors, including Erin Schaff, Amy Toensing, Katina Zentz, Valerie Plesch, and many others whose images capture both the beauty and urgency of global events. Each piece offers a window into the diverse perspectives and experiences women bring to visual journalism. For visitors, it is an opportunity to engage with stories that might otherwise go unseen.

The Bronx Documentary Center, located at 614 Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose, is known for amplifying voices often left out of mainstream media. Founded by former New York Times conflict photographer Michael Kamber, the BDC has built its reputation on exhibitions and programs that use photography and film to drive social change. Hosting WPOW’s exhibition continues that mission, while connecting Bronx audiences to the work of photographers shaping the national conversation.

Gallery hours for the exhibition are Thursdays and Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Follow:

Carol Guzy on Instagram @carolguzy

WPOW on Instagram @wpowdc

BDC on Instagram @bronxdocumentarycenter

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