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Art @ the Y presents Our Stories, Our Places, Our Resilient Selves

Featuring works by Angela Waarala, Chris Evans, Joe Bolton, Ibrahim Ouedraogo and others, Our Stories, Our Places, Our Resilient Selves is an exhibition of story mapping, photographs, video and artifacts amplifying the lived experiences of our neighbors who have “been through it” — homelessness, trauma, and involvement in the criminal justice system.”

This multimedia exhibition is a powerful example of how art can humanize some of the toughest and most misunderstood social justice issues. Art like this creates empathy and understanding.

Our Stories, Our Places, Our Resilient Selves
Murphy Gallery I University YMCA
1001 S Wright St,
Champaign
February 13th through March 20th 
Gallery hours:  Monday through Thursday,  9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Top image by Angela Waarala.

Arts Editor

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