Day Without Art/World AIDS Day
December 1, 2024
Be a Part of Our Day Without Art/World AIDS Day Installation: Write Your Story to End HIV Stigma!
Join us for our 24-hour vigil and powerful artistic initiative aimed at raising awareness and ending the stigma surrounding HIV. We invite you to contribute your voice by writing a story, message, or personal reflection on a 25-foot-long red ribbon. Your words will become part of a beautiful installation that symbolizes hope, solidarity, and compassion.
Workshops
Workshops are do it yourself with a kit provided by SPOKE or facilitated one with our facilitated one with our staff. For either contact us at: rdinsmore@spokeart.org or mdowling@spokeart.org
How to Participate
1. Write Your Message: Whether it’s a personal experience, a message of hope, or a call to action, your
words will help foster understanding and compassion within the community.
2. Join us for the Installation: return your completed ribbons to us. By November 18th Your
contributions will then be included as part of stunning installation that will be on view for all to see.
3. We will provide kits and instructions for you and/or your group
4. Add a name or photo of a loved one to be engraved on a black beach stone to be part of the
installation. Photos and names should be emailed to rdinsmore@spokeart.org
5. Each participant will receive a stoned engraved with END HIV STIGMA
Why Your Contribution Matters:
– Raise Awareness: Sharing your story helps to illuminate
the realities of living with HIV, encouraging open
conversations that can dispel myths and
misunderstandings.
– Foster Community Support: By participating, you join a
collective effort to create a supportive environment for
those affected by HIV.
– Honor Lives: Your message can serve as a reminder of
the resilience and strength of those living with HIV and
the importance of compassion in the face of adversity.
Let your voice be heard! Together, we can create an impactful installation that not only honors those affected by HIV but also paves the way for a future free of stigma and discrimination.
Join us in this vital effort to end HIV stigma—your story can make a difference!