ART has the ability to inspire reflection, expression, understanding, and
most importantly, HOPE.
The Centre of Hope in collaboration with
Arts Council Wood Buffalo, “I am a person first”
Stigma Reduction Program, and Northern Lights Health Foundation
invites you to participate in HOPE IN THE ART on Monday, May 26,
from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Keyano Art Gallery. This interactive
creative reflection will officially kick off Homelessness Awareness
Week in Wood Buffalo.
Visual artists of all kinds are invited to display
two-dimensional artworks that explore the themes of what homelessness
means to them and how it impacts our community. Finished and ready
to display pieces can be dropped off at Keyano Art Gallery during the
day on May 26. These works will form the beginnings of an exhibit that
will be filled out later in the evening. A selection of works will be
invited to form a special future Homelessness Awareness exhibit at
the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre as part of the Healing Halls
program.
We are also looking for artists to join us for the HOPE IN THE ART event
and further explore themes and different forms of creative expression,
either working alone or collaborating with students, dignitaries, other
artists, media representatives or guests. All the
drawings, paintings, collages, photographs, prose and poetry will form an
exhibit that will be available for viewing during Homelessness Awareness
Week. We also invite musicians and other performing artists to share
their talents and creative reflections on this very important theme.
Not only is this an opportunity to reduce the stigma associated with those experiencing homelessness, it is a living laboratory that will demonstrate the power of art to connect people, explore complex social issues, and generate HOPE. We look forward to seeing you on May 26th for a trans-formative evening of creativity, fellowship and purpose.
For more information contact:
Barbara Rex
Centre of Hope
587-646-4904
events@centreofhopefm.com
Russell Thomas
Arts Council Wood Buffalo
780-881-3752
russell.thomas@artscouncilwb.ca
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