Community-led Art Exhibition: Envision a Future Without Gun Violence

Envision a Future Without Gun ViolencePresented by Vision Quilt & Lewis & Clark College’s Art for Social Change

Join us for a powerful, community-led art exhibition amplifying the voices of Portland youth and community members who are envisioning bold solutions to gun violence and uplifting hope and healing.

This exhibition is the result of a semester-long collaboration:

Vision Quilt trained Lewis & Clark Art Therapy graduate students and faculty in its nationally-recognized curriculum. These leaders then guided local workshops, culminating in community-created artworks, data analysis, and storytelling from Parkrose High School seniors and the wider Portland community.

🖼️ What to Expect:

• Artworks exploring the root causes and impacts of gun violence
• Visionary storytelling, poetry and trauma-informed dialogue
• Student-led discussion and multimedia installations
• A safe space for community connection, healing, and change

🗓 Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 | 5:30–7:00 PM📍 Location: Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center (Art Therapy Gallery, 2nd floor)4445 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

🎥 Special Event:

Saturday, June 14 | 5:00–7:00 PM

📅 Exhibition Dates: May 2 – November 21, 2025

For more information, contact: YXJ0Zm9yc29jaWFsY2hhbmdlIHwgbGNsYXJrICEgZWR1

Together, Vision Quilt and Lewis & Clark’s Art for Social Change, believe in the transformative power of art to build safer, more just communities grounded in hope, gratitude, and imagination.

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