Bemidji-The Greater Minnesota Racial Justice Project North, of the American
Civil Liberties Union-Minnesota is pleased to announce the third annual "Art
from Within" exhibit. The Art from Within show features artwork that gives a
personal and compelling view into the lives of real people whose civil
liberties, protected under the Bill of Rights, have been challenged,
violated or tested in some way. Past exhibits highlighted the art of
individuals impacted by incarceration directly or indirectly. This year's
show will take place at the Bemidji Community Arts Center (BCAC) from March
2nd through March 31st with an opening reception on March 2nd from
4:00-7:00pm.
Now in its third year, Art from Within provides an important venue for
American Indians as well as non-Natives who have been impacted by the
criminal justice system, to express their lived experiences through the
medium of art. This year's theme focuses on artists' feelings and
understandings about what the Bill of Rights means to them. First Amendment
freedom of expression is guaranteed for all who reside in the United States,
regardless of their civil status. Art is another way that those whose voices
are often suppressed can find an audience.
The call for entries is open to emerging or established artists. American
Indians from Minnesotan tribes are strongly encouraged to submit entries.
Applications are due by February 1st, 2012. Art from Within is made possible
by Region 2 Arts Council, Blandin Foundation, and the Cy and Paula DeCosse
Fund. For more information, please visit:
http://www.aclu-mn.org/issues/racialjustice/greaterminnesotaracialjust/gmrjp
north/newsfromupnorth/
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization dedicated to defending and expanding individual
rights and personal freedom. The ACLU is the nation's foremost guardian of
liberty. The ACLU-MN fights to protect civil liberties of Minnesotans
through litigation, public education, and lobbying. The Greater Minnesota
Racial Justice Project North provides public education regarding racial
justice issues through community outreach, court-monitoring, and intake
services.
Contact: Cory Cochrane, ACLU-MN, Greater Minnesota Racial Justice Project
North, at 218-444-2285
Civil Liberties Union-Minnesota is pleased to announce the third annual "Art
from Within" exhibit. The Art from Within show features artwork that gives a
personal and compelling view into the lives of real people whose civil
liberties, protected under the Bill of Rights, have been challenged,
violated or tested in some way. Past exhibits highlighted the art of
individuals impacted by incarceration directly or indirectly. This year's
show will take place at the Bemidji Community Arts Center (BCAC) from March
2nd through March 31st with an opening reception on March 2nd from
4:00-7:00pm.
Now in its third year, Art from Within provides an important venue for
American Indians as well as non-Natives who have been impacted by the
criminal justice system, to express their lived experiences through the
medium of art. This year's theme focuses on artists' feelings and
understandings about what the Bill of Rights means to them. First Amendment
freedom of expression is guaranteed for all who reside in the United States,
regardless of their civil status. Art is another way that those whose voices
are often suppressed can find an audience.
The call for entries is open to emerging or established artists. American
Indians from Minnesotan tribes are strongly encouraged to submit entries.
Applications are due by February 1st, 2012. Art from Within is made possible
by Region 2 Arts Council, Blandin Foundation, and the Cy and Paula DeCosse
Fund. For more information, please visit:
http://www.aclu-mn.org/issues/racialjustice/greaterminnesotaracialjust/gmrjp
north/newsfromupnorth/
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization dedicated to defending and expanding individual
rights and personal freedom. The ACLU is the nation's foremost guardian of
liberty. The ACLU-MN fights to protect civil liberties of Minnesotans
through litigation, public education, and lobbying. The Greater Minnesota
Racial Justice Project North provides public education regarding racial
justice issues through community outreach, court-monitoring, and intake
services.
Contact: Cory Cochrane, ACLU-MN, Greater Minnesota Racial Justice Project
North, at 218-444-2285
