Each year, for the past 5 years, I have had the honor of working with local survivors of Sexual Assault in Northern Colorado. These brave men and women have stepped forward to put a face, and a voice to an issue that has caused a great deal of pain, to too many people in our community.The FACES project is meant to Honor those affected by sexual violence and empowering them as survivors Please join us for a night of inspiration that gives both a face and a "voice" to sexual assault !! This powerful exhibit combines black and white photos, artwork, and writings to empower, heal, and provide hope.
Opening Reception: April 2nd, 2010 6:00-9:00
Poudre River Arts Center (406 N. College Avenue)
The exhibit will be on display from April 2 to April 9
For more information, contact Vida at 970-472-4204 or visit http://www.savacenter.org
If you can't make it to the recpetion to view the images in person - please visit the online gallery of FACES photos - Click Here -
Also for the month of April I will be donating 15% of all my sales through my online gallery on Art for Conservation to the SAVA(Sexual Assault Victim Advocate)Center.
To view my work online - Click Here -
24% (1 in 4) of Colorado women and 6% (1 in 17) Colorado men have experienced a completed or attempted sexual assault in their life time. That is equal to over 11,000 men and women each year who have experienced a sexual assault in Colorado. Unfortunately, only 16% of rapes are reported to Colorado law enforcement
Approximately 73% of rape victims know their assailants.
College age women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
In 2006, there were 272,350 victims of sexual assault, not including victims 12 years old and younger.
Every 2 minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted.
In 2006, there were 272,350 victims of sexual assault, not including victims 12 years old and younger.
Every 2 minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted.
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Though it looks depressing.. no matter what time of year it is they can always say 'Spring is near'. from there comes to do and lists... Then it reads 'Due to inactivity your account is amiss'. All I can do is say liven it up and prove it to the def, when you do that you will realize that youve enlightened and all that extra slack is fresh. The work goes to its intended audience... because I look now and Spring is near. hahaha
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