SOLACE: Healing Through the Arts

SOLACE:
Healing Through the Arts!

We believe in the profound healing power of art to bring people together, strengthen community, teach empathy, and heal our bodies, minds, and souls. SOLACE invites artists and community members of any background, socioeconomic status, discipline, and experience level to be express themselves through the Arts. Please join us!

SOLACE: Community Art Exhibition
October 1-23, 2021
SOLACE Art Installation
Welcome Back – October 1st, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
SOLACE: Open Mic Night
November 5, 2021, 8 PM

SOLACE: Community Workshop:
“Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” Workshop
WHEN: RESCHEDULED FOR Early 2022, Date TBD.
WHERE: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, Art Studio B
COST: FREE

Join us on November 17, 2021 as Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Virginia presents “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” workshop. This opportunity is open to anyone who may be a caregiver of an individual with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or individuals with early signs.

Learn about:
• The impact of Alzheimer’s
• The difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
• Alzheimer’s Disease stages and risk factors
• Current research and treatments available
• Alzheimer’s Association resources

After the presentation, there will be a hands-on workshop introducing art-minded activities that aid in keep the mind open and active. This event is FREE & Open to the public.

What is “SOLACE: Healing Through the Arts?”

SOLACE: Healing Through the Arts features Visual Arts, Performances, and Community Workshops over a six-week period, October and November. This series aims to bring individuals of all backgrounds together to find solace or healing from trauma, illness, isolation, grief, and/or related experiences, including, but not limited to, the past year’s world, national, and local events.

We believe in inclusivity and believe everyone has a story to tell, whether that is through word, song, or visual arts. We believe that our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to inclusiveness as a core value and practice.