Voices and Visions
Standing on the Bridge between Health and Disease
The 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition at The Art Center Highland Park
in Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 30th – October 30th, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, September 30th from 6:30-9:00pm
VOICES: A Call for Statements
The “Voices and Visions” annual exhibit at The Art Center Highland Park includes a wall of statements written by people from across the country who have been affected by issues in women’s health, such as breast or ovarian cancer. This year, we asked entrants to answer the question: How do you find strength in pain when facing cancer?
Caren Helene Rudman, "Reflecting"
VISIONS: A Call for Art
The second annual exhibition of artwork will again seek to express the impact of dealing with breast and ovarian cancers. Invitation to all artists whose works expresses the fears and concerns surrounding breast or ovarian cancers. This includes works by survivors, previvors, caregivers, sons and daughters, and any one who has in anyway been touched by women’s health.
The opening evening reception on Friday, September 30th from 6:30 – 9pm was a wonderful evening celebrating women’s health through creative expression. The evening included several special vendors showcasing a diverse array of creations combating cancer. Some included Lindsay Obermeyer’s “The Red Thread Project”, Yali’s Carry On Collection bags by Yali Derman, Journaling Cancer in Words and Images book sale and signing with Harriet Claire Wadeson, a sale of pink shoelace ribbons by Carolyn Adler, and more!
Also new this year, in conjunction with “Voices and Visions”:
Embrace the Race 5k for Women’s Health
The Inaugural Embrace the Race 5k was held on Saturday, October 1st at 8:30am, beginning and ending at The Art Center – Highland Park. Post Race Festivities included refreshments and a Health Expo.
Embrace the Race brings awareness to both Breast and Ovarian Cancers. The 5k race donated all the proceeds to the NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center, exclusively to the Breast and Ovarian Divisions. www.northshore.org/foundation
See curator Caren Rudman speak about Voices and Visions on ABC 7 News!
