IT’S HERE: the OUT OF THE SILENCE PROJECT at the UW School of Law
An Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity, Love and Understanding
The show is open to the public 11 am – 7 pm daily through May 31, 2013
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The “Out of The Silence” project was born in late January, 2012, when calligrapher Sally Penley attended a PFLAG-sponsored event in Olympia, WA. The concert featured The Righteous Mothers and Steve Schalchlin, a New York-based singer/songwriter. Sally was so moved by Steve’s lyrics about his own life experience, The Righteous Mothers’ messages, the plight of gay youth and, more specifically, the issues of bullying and teen suicide, that she decided on the spot to figure out some way to help and lend her voice to the cause. She knew she couldn’t be silent.
The “Out of The Silence” exhibit is comprised of about 50 pieces of art created by seasoned calligraphic artists from all over North America. Content and inspiration for the art come from song lyrics, impactful quotes by some of the affected LGBTQ (lesbian/gay/bisexual/
The main purpose of the exhibit is to deliver a message of hope—hope for a better future that celebrates diversity and equal rights for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. The intent is to build awareness and to move people to open up a dialogue about issues that have been hidden in silence for far too long.
See some of the art pieces that will be on display by following this link:
All proceeds from this amazing project goes to PIZZA KLATCH! Prints and canvases of the images, as well as note-cards and possibly other items, will be available to purchase online when the show opens in February. When the show ends in Seattle at the UW Law School in June, all of the art will be auctioned off online. If you are interested in receiving information about that auction, please email Lynngrotsky@gmail.com to be put on the auction information list.