Content Warning: institutional child sexual abuse
Thursday 30th March, 12.30 – 5.00pm on the front lawn of Toronto Uniting Church, 118 The Boulevarde, Toronto
What is Loud Sky?
LOUD SKY is a group exhibition including five contemporary Hunter-based artists who have developed work in consultation with people impacted by institutional childhood sexual abuse. The exhibition will work with the stories of survivors and explore the nature of remembrance and resilience. https://thelockup.org.au/loud-sky/
A community arts project will be exhibited for the duration of the LOUD SKY exhibition. The community of survivors, friends, family and supporters will collectively create thousands of flowers, made from ribbon and bamboo, to be installed on the grounds of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals in Newcastle.
Once installed in large numbers in the grounds of both Cathedrals, the installation will act as a symbol of solidarity for the survivor community and as an acknowledgement of the profound impact of institutional child abuse in the Hunter area.
You are invited to participate
As part of the community of the Hunter region, Toronto Uniting Church is taking part in this project, to show our support for survivors, and to recognise with sorrow the legacy of institutional abuse in this region.
On Thursday 30th March, 12.30 – 5.00pm you are invited to join us on the front lawn of Toronto Uniting Church, to make a ribbon flower. The activity is very simple and no distressing stories or images will be on display. Friendly and experienced support people will be present for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
There is no need to RSVP, simply come and participate in whatever way you choose. You will be very welcome.
