Story Mansion art exhibit presented by abuse survivors
Join HAVEN on Friday, April 21st from 9:30am–3:30pm at The Story Mansion for The Art of Surviving: 1,000 Strong, in recognition of domestic violence’s impact on our community and the way art has proven to be a healing force.
Guests will enjoy artwork created by survivors of domestic and sexual violence that has aided them in telling their story, as well as art that demonstrates the impact domestic violence has on our community. Some of the contributing artists will have their work available for purchase.
Listen to artist speakers from 12–2pm and enjoy refreshments as supplies last. Additional treats, made by HAVEN participants, will be available for purchase. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a drawing for exciting local gift cards and have the opportunity to participate in an interactive art piece. Drawing winners need not be present to win. In addition, 1,000 purple flags will be placed on the lawn of the Story Mansion to represent the average number of survivors of intimate partner violence HAVEN serves each year.
The Art of Surviving: 1,000 Strong is free and open to the public.
HAVEN is a local nonprofit serving the victims and survivors of intimate partner violence in Gallatin County. HAVEN’s services include a 24-hour support line (406-586-4111), an emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, a survivor speakers’ bureau, teen violence prevention programs, and community education. Last year, HAVEN worked with 953 members of our community trying to build a life free of abuse for themselves and their family. Your participation plays an important role in ending domestic violence in Gallatin Valley. •
