Unspoken Truth: An Exhibit of Advocacy and Healing for Survivors of Personal Violence and Those Who Love Them
Thursday, July 15 – Sunday, July 18
Seven Counties Services, Inc., and The Huff Gallery at Spalding University present Unspoken Truth. The exhibit will be held in the Huff Gallery, which is located in the Spalding Library at 853 Library Lane, between Fourth and Third Streets and Breckenridge and York Streets.
There will be a number of professional artists exhibiting pieces of art that are vehicles for healing. Much of the art will be for sale to the public.
Exhibit Highlights include:
Thursday – 7pm
Dr. Ruth Neustifter, an expert in domestic and sexual violence and a relationship educator, will present a lecture entitled, “Images of Strength – Giving Voice to the Unspoken Truth.”
Friday and Saturday – 7pm
“Survivors Healing”, performance art collaboration, will include Christiane Nicoulin of VaVa Productions, Amelia Robinson of Spirit Dance Louisville and others. The dance performance will be created around images of closed and protective postures that are common ground for survivors. Poetry, prose and song performances will follow.
Saturday – 11am
There will be a survivors’ open mic opportunity for those who want to express themselves through poetry and prose.
Saturday – 1pm
A showing of the Academy Award Winning movie “Precious,” followed by a panel discussion involving local multi-cultural experts.
Sunday – 1pm
Showing of “Kite Runner,” a Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film in 2007. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion on “Men’s Roles and Experiences”.
Gallery Hours
5:00 – 10:00 pm Thursday, July 15
9:00am – 9pm Friday and Saturday, July 16 & 17
9am – 8pm Sunday, July 18
