Call to Artists
Finding Our Voices
Healing Art Activities for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Finding Our Voices art exhibit showcases uncensored artistic expression by, for, and about survivors of sexual abuse and their allies. Art includes but is not limited to: collage, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, needlework, multimedia, music, dance and poetry.
The Business of Art Center is hosting all events at
513 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 http://thebac.org
Art exhibit open March 18 to April 16
Send questions or requests for an entry form to fovartshow@gmail.com
or P. O. Box 1442, CS/CO 80901 or call 719-636-5065. Entry forms also available at http://www.fovcosprings.org and at the following blog:
FOV updates at http://findingourvoices-healingart.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 1 Entry forms due!
Tuesday, March 1 Poetry due! (Poems to be included in an anthology)
Friday, March 11 Time to deliver! 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Artists deliver work to BAC, ready to hang according to BAC guidelines (to follow).
Because of the sensitive nature of this event, artists may exhibit their work labeled “anonymous.”
Friday, March 18 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Exhibit Opening, Artists’ Reception, Silent Auction
Saturday, March 26 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Poetry, Performance, Safely Sharing Stories
Tuesday, April 19 artists claim work from BAC 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
These art events provide a safe, empowering opportunity for trauma survivors and their allies to freely express their feelings of pain and anger, honor their process of healing and recovery, and share their paths of growth. Artists who exhibit their creative expressions of healing at these events help raise awareness in the community and advocate for the prevention of sexual of abuse.
a SAAM (Sexual Abuse Awareness Month) event
Donations to Finding Our Voices, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, are sincerely appreciated.
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