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Mr. Shipley's Classroom

  • Cortines School - Vpa
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Darkroom Supplies for Inner-City Youth

Help me give my students supplies to learn traditional photography and darkroom techniques.
Mr. Shipley
Cortines School - Vpa•
Los Angeles, CA
  • $212 still needed
  • 6 donors so far
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Past projects 8

  • Darkroom Supplies for Inner-City Youth

    Funded Mar 27, 2025

    Our campaign was a success! The supplies you help purchase will set us up for a strong 2025-26 school year. Every year it’s a challenge to fully fund the photography program at Grand Arts - your contribution will help us reach our goal!

    We couldn't have done it without you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 9 other donors.

  • Calming Area

    Funded Nov 13, 2023

    Good news! Our new resources have been funded and will be delivered just before the start of next semester. My photography students will be delighted with the new resources! I can't wait to see my students put it to good use. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

    This classroom project was brought to life by Olga Graham Inspiring Teachers Fund and 7 other donors.

  • Screen Printing & Experimental Photography

    Funded Sep 30, 2023

    We did it! I appreciate your support of the photo program at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual & Performing Arts.

    Our public high school prides itself on access to the arts for all. Your contribution made this a reality!

    Please check out @vapaphoto on Instagram to see all

    the great projects happening in class.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

  • Darkroom Supplies for Inner-City Youth

    Funded Mar 30, 2017

    Your generosity has empowered inner-city youth to explore their creativity through photography. Thanks to your support, we've provided darkroom supplies that have transformed lives. These tools have become windows to a world of self-expression, skill-building, and artistic exploration for our students. Your contribution has not only developed their technical abilities but also boosted their confidence and sense of accomplishment. Our young photographers are capturing the beauty in everyday life and telling powerful stories through their images. Your impact goes beyond the darkroom; it illuminates their futures. Thank you for making this possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

    This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 9 other donors.

  • Adaptors for New iMacs!

    Funded Sep 20, 2023

    I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, we now have a complete class set of USB-C adaptors, and the transformation in our learning environment is remarkable.

    Firstly, these adaptors have revolutionized how we use technology in the classroom. With most devices transitioning to USB-C ports, our old adaptors were outdated and unreliable. Your donation has bridged this technology gap, ensuring that our students can seamlessly connect their devices to cameras, monitors, and other essential tools. This means smoother presentations, more engaging lessons, and a significant boost in their technological literacy.

    Moreover, your contribution has enhanced collaboration among our students. With everyone equipped with these adaptors, teamwork has become more accessible. Whether it's sharing research, collaborating on group projects, or conducting virtual presentations, these adaptors have become essential tools for fostering cooperation and creativity among our students.

    In conclusion, your support has not only provided us with practical tools but has also opened up new opportunities for our students to excel in a tech-driven world. We are immensely grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has had on our classroom. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a brighter future for our students.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 22 other donors.

  • Photo Books to Inspire!

    Funded May 6, 2020

    Good news! The collection of inspiring new photo books have been funded and will be delivered just in time for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. My photography students will be delighted with the new resource! I can't wait to see them put it to good use. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 7 other donors.

  • Scissors and Thermometers for Student Success!

    Funded Feb 23, 2020

    We made it! Thank you all for the support. Your donation will make a huge impact on my student's ability to process film in the darkroom. Sometimes all you need is the simplest materials to make a classroom run smoothly - the scissors and thermometers will be used by my students daily to measure the temperature of chemicals and to cut their film into scannable strips.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

  • 35mm Negative Scanner for Inner City Youth Photographers!

    Funded Jul 16, 2016

    This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The scanner you donated helps my students every day. They use the scanner to digitize black and white 35mm film which they then edit in Adobe Photoshop. The scanner is used in my intermediate and advanced classes. It's one of the most popular pieces of kit we have in the photo lab!

    Without donors like you, thousands of classrooms in the United States would go without.

    Thank you for providing this vital resources!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Shipley

Hello there! My name is Mr. Shipley, I am a media artist and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Check out more of what my student and I do at Oi-Media.com!

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Hello there! My name is Mr. Shipley, I am a media artist and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Check out more of what my student and I do at Oi-Media.com!

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