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2nd ANNUAL VOICES OF DV ART AND MEDIA EXHIBITION
OCTOBER 15, 2016 - NOVEMBER 13, 2016
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. As a means of raising awareness about Domestic Violence, ART247 is hosting the 2nd annual "Voices of DV" Exhibition.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - ENTRY FORM
(No Entry Fee)
The exhibit's goal will be to feature works by individuals whose lives were touched by domestic violence. The pieces - from paintings, to drawings, photography, and mixed media, with accompanying written stories "Voices of DV" - will touch on a range of emotions and experiences by the points of view of those who have been confronted with domestic violence in some form in their own lives, directly, through the direct or indirect experiences of friends or family, and/or by emergency first response experiences.
In many cases, the cycle of abuse relies heavily on the abuse remaining a secret and a topic of taboo in order to enable abuse to perpetuate behind closed doors... we ask you to please listen to the "Voices of DV" - open doors, open discussions, and shine a light on this important topic.
Questions, Contact: 716-404-9884, INFO@theART247.com
2016 Voices of DV Exhibition Calendar Dates
- Exhibition Opens October 15, 2016
- WBYN 91.3 Live on Location - Interviews with DV professionals October 28, 2016, 3:18 pm - 5:18 pm
- Exhibition Public Reception October 28, 2016, 5:18 pm - 7:18 pm
- Exhibition Closes November 13, 2016
The galleries at ART247 are open to the public with free admission Wednesday through Sunday 10am - 5pm. The studios at ART247 house over 35 resident artists, who work in a multitude of media.
#ALLWNYPURPLE Storefront decorating Contest
OCTOBER 2016
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. As a means of raising awareness about Domestic Violence, ART247, VANITY VIOLENCE, and WBNY 91.3FM is holding the first annual #ALLWNYPURPLE Storefront Decorating Contest - Raising Domestic Violence Awareness in Western NY.
Contest Rules:
- Storefronts must be decorated purple.
- Hashtag #ALLWNYPURPLE must be displayed in the storefront window with the caption "Raising Domestic Violence Awareness in WNY" and "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month" also listed somewhere in the storefront display.
- Storefronts must remain decorated during the month of October.
- If a storefront is also decorated for Halloween, at least half of the storefront must be devoted to #ALLWNYPURPLE to count as a legitimate submission.
To Enter:
Take a picture of your decorated storefront and post it on ART247's #ALLWNYPURPLE facebook event page http://bit.ly/allwnypurple with the name of your business, business address, and phone number. Photos must be posted BY October 18th.18 Runner Ups will be chosen, 5 Finalists will be announced on facebook, and 3 Winners will be announced live on location on-air with WBNY 91.3 during the "Voices of DV" Gallery Event, Exhibition, and Reception October 28, 2016 from 5:18 - 7:18 at ART247, 247 Market St, Lockport NY.
Win:
FIRST PLACE:
- 2 Months of your Business on a radio spot on WBNY 91.3 FM
- $100 Gift card for use at ART247's Gift Shop and Art Supplies Store
SECOND PLACE:
- $50 Gift card for use at ART247's Gift Shop and Art Supplies Store
THIRD PLACE:
- $20 Gift card for use at ART247's Gift Shop and Art Supplies Store
Whalen Gallery
Oct 15 - Nov 13
2ND ANNUAL VOICES OF DV ART AND MEDIA EXHIBITION
Exhibition Reception October 28, 2016 5:18pm - 7:18pm
Exhibition closes Nov 13, 2016
Red brick GALLERY
Oct 22 - Nov 13
Student Works - Contest
Exhibition Reception October 28, 2016 5:18pm - 7:18pm
Exhibition closes Nov 13, 2016