ASSIGNMENT: CDC, Photographs by David Snyder

September 25, 2010 – January 14, 2011

On assignment for the CDC Foundation, photojournalist David Snyder has traveled to Kenya, Brazil, Peru, Haiti, India and several cities in the U.S. to report on CDC programs in action. This exhibition features more than 75 photographs and notes from the field. Through his travels, Snyder has captured the unique stories of individuals whose lives have been impacted by the work of CDC and the CDC Foundation. From “Mama Sprinkles,” who distributes micronutrient packets to families in Kenya’s Nyanza Province, to a CDC scientist who devotes his life to preventing violence, Snyder’s images and field notes tell the story of how people, working with common dedication and cause, can improve the health of communities everywhere.

The Assignment: CDC photo exhibition is in honor of a generous bequest from the Estate of Frances M. Shillinglaw.

Smithsonian Museum Day, Saturday, September 25, 2010

In association with Smithsonian Museum Day, the CDC's Global Health Odyssey Museum will be open the only Saturday of the year on Saturday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. View the Assignment: CDC photo exhibition, then explore the museum's permanent collections – The Story of CDC, where visitors can try on Biosafety Level 4 lab suits, and Global Symphony, a multiscreen, multimedia installation spanning 100 feet.

Global Health Odyssey Museum
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
www.cdc.gov/museum

Hours:
M, T, W, F: 9 AM – 5 PM, Th: 9 AM – 7 PM
Closed Saturdays*, Sundays and federal holidays.

Admission is free. Parking is free.
Driver’s license or passport required for entry. Vehicle inspection required.

Watch an interview with David Snyder by Jason Parker of artrelish.com.