Shout It Art 2019

Voices and Visions of Empowerment
 Art, Spoken Word, and More
 Opening Reception October 6, 2019; 2:00 – 4:00 pm
 Sponsored by
  The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance Program
 The Elkhart Art League
 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 Featuring works that capture expressions of empowerment
  by individuals affected by domestic violence, 
 sexual assault, child abuse, bias, discrimination and exploitation.
 The struggle of coping with the effects of assault, hate crime, 
and misuse continues for a life-time.
 
 The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women
  and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.
 
 Join us to celebrate the victims who embrace survivorship 
 by realizing the power of their creative energies.

Come join us at the Elkhart Art league for the unveiling 
of the “Transmutation “ painting/project. 
 This massive painting will be hung 10/03/2019 @ 5:30 outside the 
Art League and remain throughout the month of October 
 for Domestic Violence Awareness month. 
 Be part of the hanging of this labor of love.

“Transmutation” an expressive movement/art project 
 is the brainchild of & directed by Kathleen Bowers 
 and Choreography by Amorena Ruffalo.
  Includes full participation of DV survivors, 
 Music by Fred Story, 
 Photography by Amy Hess Bechtel, and
  Space by Regan Sproatt Beasley at Craft. 
 It was transformative for victims and we moved from tears to joy. 
 The painting will be hung outside EAL at the show. 
 Thank you Elkhart Art League, Elkhart County Victim Assistance
  and all supporters.