ARTAGAINSTVIOLENCE

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Art Against ViolenceExhibit: Jan. 10 – Jan. 30, 2015

Mexican Heritage Center111 S. Sutter Street, Stockton (Corner of Sutter & Market)gallery hours Tue-Sat 12-5.

Reception: Jan. 16, 6-8 pm (hrs. ?)

Open to public. Meet the artists. Preview Harmony Stockton’s Symphony performance (?). Make a Wish Flag (?). Art Against Violence is a presentation of Draw It Out -- a collaboration dedicated to using art to explore, celebrate and improve our community’s culture and future.

Violence is a pervasive and complex problem. Dealing with it is important for everyone, not just police but parents and teachers, professionals and clerks . . . and artists. Art can make a difference. Art communicates and clarifies. Art exposes pain and offers release and relief. Art confirms commitment and measures success.

This exhibit showcases area artists’ responses to violence and its impacts on all our lives. The range of this show, from hopeful to painful, is designed to stimulate thoughtful conversation and positive action. The Draw It Out project is especially focused on reminding us that the circumstances children grow up under will influence the community they build as tomorrow’s leaders. Managing those circumstances is our responsibility, today.

Please support Draw It Out’s efforts to give voice to our children’s need. Experience the powerful voices of participating artists who choose to care. Find your own role in changing our community for the better. Do not miss this important show.