Echoes of Empathy: Community Talk & Virtual Discussion
Echoes of Empathy: Community Talk & Virtual Discussion
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Echoes of Empathy’s hybrid community talk w/ artists, study participants, & professionals. Engage in impactful dialogue in-person or online
Join us for a hybrid community talk as part of the Echoes of Empathy exhibition. This event, held both in-person and online, will feature a cross-section of study participants, system professionals, and exhibition artists, alongside the curator. Engage in meaningful dialogue about the Baker Act and its impact on youth mental health, and contribute to discussions on fostering positive change through art and advocacy.
Echoes of Empathy: Navigating the Baker Act is an interactive exhibition exploring the impact of the Baker Act on youth mental health through art. Experience thought-provoking artworks, engage in meaningful discussions, and be part of a community-driven initiative aimed at fostering empathy and driving positive change.
Exhibiting Artist
Harper Prato · Shanna L. Woods · Carla Acosta · Rob Stone · Ariel Collins · Ronnie Greenspan · William Quigley · Juan Sebastian · Halya Shaw · Jessica Dorsainvil · Holly Forbes · Maria Angelica Ramirez Barrera · Niki Lopez · Commissioned Artist: Loui Davis · Louiveste La Croix · Shawna Moulton
What is the Baker Act?
The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly referred to as the Baker Act, focuses on crisis services for individuals with mental illness, and allows for involuntary transport and examination for psychiatric services.
What to expect:
- Interactive Art Exhibition: Explore diverse artworks that shed light on youth experiences under the Baker Act.
- Engaging Discussions: Participate in panel talks and community dialogues on mental health and advocacy.
- Complimentary Catered Light Bites: Delight in catered light bites provided by Health Rush & refreshments.
- Featured Artists: View works by Lou Lacroix, Shawna Moulton, and Loui Davis.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with artists, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to mental health awareness.
RSVP Today: Secure your spot and be part of this transformative event!
ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 North Young Circle Hollywood, FL 33022. This will also be streamed online on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram
Check back for more details on the opening night’s program, important dates and to learn more go to: https://whatsyourelephant.org/echoesofempathy
Curated and produced by Niki Lopez and Andy Ruffner of What’s Your Elephant™. A nonprofit and movement that uses the arts to address the unspoken.
Funding for the Echoes of Empathy project is generously provided by CSC Broward and Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.
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