***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2018

ELKHART COUNTY PROSECUTOR VICKI BECKER, VICTIMS ASSISTANCE AND THE ELKHART ART LEAGUE PRESENT THE SECOND ANNUAL “SHOUT IT ART!”

Media Contact: Vicki Elaine Becker (574) 296-1888

On Sunday, October 7, 2018, the second annual “SHOUT IT ART!; Voices & Visions of Survivorship and Empowerment” will kick-off National Domestic Violence Awareness month with a showcase of art from several local artists putting a face on domestic violence in our community.

The exhibition showcases art that captures expressions of empowerment from individuals affected by abuse such as domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, bias, discrimination, and exploitation.

Featured artists are: Rebel Noire, poet and musician, and John Homan, poet. Other artists include Jake Webster, Fred Story, Kortney Malone, Lori Caskey-Sigety, Dorothy Jean Carter, Hillary Lucas, Alyse Chinnock, AR Drew, Greg Tenhave, Julian Alcantar and A Friend with a Song. There will also be art from victims, and agencies and individuals working in human services.

Art is a powerful form of expression and healing. Many people find their “voice” by telling their story through art. “Shout It Art” allows those people space and time to exhibit their art and tell their story.

“SHOUT IT ART!” is a month long exhibit and is free to the public. At the opening ceremonies on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 131-1B Tyler Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, Prosecutor Vicki Elaine Becker will present information regarding domestic violence.

Art can be dropped off at Elkhart Art League, 131 Tyler St., Elkhart, IN. All mediums are welcome. For questions please contact Beth at 574-296-1791, Shelley at 574-296-1837 or Karin at 574-320-6160.

Show your heart through your art.

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