When ART Meets HEALING
When:
July 29, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Where:
Sodium, Franklin, TN
Details:
Join us for an Evening of Art and Live Music Featuring:
- Silent Auction: Unique original art and photography by African and local artists
- Jewelry handmade by survivors of war
- Musical performances by special guests (stay tuned!)
- Select pieces from eXile's Poza Project: art exhibit by former child soldiers
The
evening will also feature a screening of our newest short film: a drama
written and performed by former child soldiers we work with in Congo,
showing their abduction, training, and rescue.
The event will
also include live paintings for sale by some of our featured artists.
Bethany and the team will be there to share about eXile's latest trips
and projects in Uganda and Congo!
Enjoy tapas, creative desserts, and wine!
*Featuring New Local Artist: Morgan Fite*
Tickets on sale at the door for $15
Proceeds
will benefit the work of eXile international, providing art and
expressive therapy to former child soldiers and war-affected children in
Central and Eastern Africa. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit
1Hope Orphan Ministry of Otter Creek Church.
**This fundraiser
is specifically benefiting a new rehabilitation center that eXile is
beginning in Congo for former child soldiers, called the Peace Lives
Center, as well as, a needy baby orphanage in Uganda. Please consider
donating to our work here if you are unable to attend: http://www.exileinternational.org/sing.html OR feel free to invite others!! **
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