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The Art of Surviving is an exhibit of two-dimensional art (e.g. paintings, charcoals, drawings, poetry, collages), created by survivors of sexual violence across Virginia.
What is the Art of Surviving?
The Art of Surviving exhibit is a collection of art and poetry created by survivors of sexual violence, and provides survivors from all backgrounds a way to tell their stories publicly of violence from victimization to survivorship through artistic expression and written narratives.
The exhibit seeks to raise public awareness about the prevalence and scope of sexual violence, its impact on individuals, families, and communities, and the process of moving from victim of sexual violence to survivor. The art provides survivors, many of whom have felt silenced in their victimization, a voice with which to discuss sexual victimization and healing and to speak out about the realities of sexual violence and survivorship. Click here for FAQ and more General information about "Art of Surviving" (PDF file)
The Art of Surviving will launch April 2007. We accept submissions any time to be considered as part of the exhibit. For more information on submitting your work to be considered, see "How do I submit my work (PDF document)" below.
Can anyone contribute artwork?
We welcome submissions from all adult survivors (18 years or older). It is possible that we may not be able to exhibit all artwork that we receive. In the event that we cannot display a piece, we will return the artwork to the artist.
How do I submit my work?
Click here to download the complete guidelines for submitting your artwork (Submission form in PDF). The submission packet includes the guidelines, an artist submission form, and an artist statement, which all must be submitted with your work. If you have further questions, contact Kate McCord at (757 )566-4602 x2303 or toll-free (866) 387-3822. (The letters PDF stand for Portable Document Format (PDF). To view PDF files you will need Adobe Acrobat(R) Reader which can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.
What is the deadline to submit?
We will launch the Art of Surviving in April 2007 as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month (date and location to be announced). If you want your work to be considered for the official launch of the exhibit, we accept submissions at anytime to the Art of Surviving.
How and where will it be exhibited?
The Art of Surviving will be launched publicly during Sexual Violence Awareness Month in April 2007, and will subsequently be exhibited in communities across Virginia. Groups such as Sexual Assault Crisis Centers, campus sexual assault programs, and local coordinating councils may reserve the project to display locally. The exhibit will be displayed in indoor areas, such as courthouses, malls, hospitals, campus student centers, churches, and other community buildings with public access.
What is considered “sexual violence”?
Sexual violence occurs any time a person does not consent to a sexual act. Examples include violations of personal space and safety, such as exhibitionism (or being “flashed”), voyeurism (secretly being watched), obscene phone calls, forced undressing, nonconsensual pornography, sexual harassment at work or school, being groped, child sexual abuse, and rape.
