BOTH / AND - The Journey Project and the Clarenville Events Centre Gallery

 BOTH/AND


On Tuesday, March 10th, I had the opportunity to join the Clarenville Regional Arts Association at the Events Centre Gallery to tour the BOTH/AND Photovoice exhibit.  I took the opportunity to share it with you.   BOTH/AND is a powerful look at survival and resilience from across NL. Presented by The Journey Project. (www.journeyproject.ca)

This isn’t your typical art show. It’s a "Photovoice" project from The Journey Project. It features photos taken by survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence from across Newfoundland and Labrador. The title says it all: life after trauma is "both/and"—it’s both the struggle and the strength, the pain and the healing.

These aren’t just pictures; they are real stories from our neighbours, told in their own words and through their own lenses.

A big thanks to the Clarenville Regional Arts Association and their incredible work behind the scenes to help make sure our town isn’t just a place to live, but a place to think, talk, and grow.

The exhibit is running until March 13th. Let's show our support for these brave storytellers and the great work the CRAA is doing for our town.

Check out the video below for a quick look at the space and the exhibit. Also on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/oYIGPIwesVY

#Clarenville #OurTownClarenville #BothAndNL #CRAA #SupportLocalArt #TheJourneyProject

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