Overview
Overview
In conjunction with the concert programs under the umbrella of Remembrance and Resilience, The LOTUS Project is partnering with Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Remembrance to bring traveling (and growing) exhibitions to Trenton.
All donations from this exhibit benefit I-Rise's Trenton office, directly supporting local refugee families in our community.
Exhibits
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Words, Music, Memory: This ten-panel exhibition explores the process of Holocaust commemoration through literature, music, and performance, highlighting the connections between past and present.
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Refuge or Refusal: An insightful exhibition examining pivotal moments in U.S. immigration policy, encouraging reflection on the nation's role as a refuge.
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Compassion and Courage: Artist-in-Residence, Alia Bensliman, a distinguished visual artist known for her evocative work on themes of displacement and identity, will present a new body of work inspired by local refugee stories. Her art will be integrated into the exhibitions, providing a contemporary perspective that resonates with historical narratives.
These exhibitions will be on display Wednesday afternoons and evenings from May 7 through June 18 at 120 East State, the future site of a cultural arts center in the Capital City.
Community Engagement: Local Refugee Stories
Complementing the exhibitions and performances are host a series of community engagement events, including panel discussions and storytelling workshops. These events aim to foster empathy and understanding within our own community.
Overview
Overview
In conjunction with the concert programs under the umbrella of Remembrance and Resilience, The LOTUS Project is partnering with Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Remembrance to bring traveling (and growing) exhibitions to Trenton.
All donations from this exhibit benefit I-Rise's Trenton office, directly supporting local refugee families in our community.
Exhibits
-
Words, Music, Memory: This ten-panel exhibition explores the process of Holocaust commemoration through literature, music, and performance, highlighting the connections between past and present.
-
Refuge or Refusal: An insightful exhibition examining pivotal moments in U.S. immigration policy, encouraging reflection on the nation's role as a refuge.
-
Compassion and Courage: Artist-in-Residence, Alia Bensliman, a distinguished visual artist known for her evocative work on themes of displacement and identity, will present a new body of work inspired by local refugee stories. Her art will be integrated into the exhibitions, providing a contemporary perspective that resonates with historical narratives.
These exhibitions will be on display Wednesday afternoons and evenings from May 7 through June 18 at 120 East State, the future site of a cultural arts center in the Capital City.
Community Engagement: Local Refugee Stories
Complementing the exhibitions and performances are host a series of community engagement events, including panel discussions and storytelling workshops. These events aim to foster empathy and understanding within our own community.