Call For Submissions
Every Victim Matters Youth Art Show
As part of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (April 22 - 28, 2012), the Edmonton Restorative Justice Network (ERJN) invites young people between the ages of 12 - 24 to express themselves on the issue of “Every Victim Matters”.
The theme for NVCAW 2012 is “Moving Forward.” Being a victim of crime can be a life-altering experience. How an individual may chose to move their life forward after being victimized will be unique to the person and the situation. All victims deserve to be treated with compassion and respect for their dignity as they move forward on their journey toward healing.
This Youth Art Show is an exciting opportunity to:
· Artistically express your thoughts and feelings on what it means to move forward after being a victim of crime, knowing a victim of crime, or suffering from bullying, racism, homophobia and other types of injustice.
· Share and show your work in a public exhibition
· Win one of two $300 grand prizes (12-16 year old & 17-24 year old categories)
The fourth annual Every Victim Matters youth art show will be on display from April 22 – 28, 2012. Last year the exhibition featured drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video, rap, poetry, music, and art performances from 94 youth and was attended by over 275 people. The perspectives of youth matter! We want your voice heard!
Deadline for Artwork Submissions & Forms: Wednesday March 21, 2012
One submission per artist. Each artwork must have a completed form upon submission to qualify.
Contact: Hannah Heaton, Project Manager
E-mail: everyvictimmatters@gmail.com
Telephone: (780) 616-0949
