“Kudos to Fovea’s educational program..for students to be exposed to critical current through the first hand words and images of the photographers is a rare experience ... The fact that this program is available to the students of Beacon, and in the frequency in which these talks occur, is a distinction in which the community can take pride,” -Doin' it for the Kids’ MAYKR BLOG Sunday, March 16, 2008

“I've seen all your shows and all of them are so devastatingly sobering, most of the time they bring me to tears” Franc Palaia, Poughkeepsie

“This presentation was amazing. I can’t find the words to express how moved I was with it. I am totally blown away by Mr. Haviv’s bravery and drive to do this. I am so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to go to this presentation” - A Beacon High School student after a presentation by Ron Haviv.

“Those photographs cut through my insulated existence and defenses. It serves as an inspiration to use my resources to pursue and nurture a world in which we learn how to deal with differences through means other than aggression,”

Anne Beffel, via email, on the exhibit “IT IS OUR WAR”

“I felt impressed, I felt like it hit me in the face” - A Washingtonville High School student after a presentation by Ziyah Gafic of Sarajevo

“Fovea is an important asset to our community, helping educate and inform,”

“I am wowed by the integrity and quality of the work exhibited here, and more importantly, its vital necessity to communicate these issues. Thank you!” Frank Ortega