Alachua County, FL - Alachua County Community Support Services, Victim Services, and Rape Crisis Center invite survivors of violence to contribute original artwork to the 2024 Survivors of Violence Art Exhibit in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 1, 2024.
All survivors of interpersonal violence are welcome to submit original work, including performance pieces, to be presented at the reception. The exhibit will be held at the Harn Museum of Art (3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville) from Tuesday, April 2 to Tuesday, April 30. A reception for the artists will be held on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
"We have the opportunity to expand our art display for the month of April, and we are grateful for our survivors and community members who share their journey with us," says Project Coordinator Cassandra Moore. "It's a brave and vulnerable step. The cathartic process that goes along with being resilient is something to be honored."
Those interested in submitting art should fill out and submit an online application.
For more information, contact Cassandra Moore at 352-262-7748.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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