2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Resiliency & Recovery: The Art of Survival | April 2026
2026 SAAM
Resiliency & Recovery: The Art of Survival
Resiliency & Recovery: The Art of Survival
April 1–April 14 | Art x Love Gallery
Opening Reception: April 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Throughout April, we invite you to experience a moving gallery exhibition featuring multi-media artwork created by survivors of sexual assault. This collection reflects the courage it takes to heal, the strength found in resilience, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Resiliency & Recovery: The Art of Survival is more than an art show. It is a space for truth-telling, restoration, and community connection. Each piece represents a survivor’s journey — honoring pain, celebrating growth, and reclaiming voice.
Opening Reception
Join us on April 7 from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of reflection, solidarity, and shared community. Guests will have the opportunity to meet organizers, view the full collection, and gather in support of survivors. Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Exhibit
This trauma-informed exhibition centers survivor leadership and lived experience. By creating space for art and storytelling, we affirm that healing is not linear and that every survivor’s voice matters. Each piece is survivor created, and survivor curated.
We believe awareness grows through witness. When a community gathers around truth and creativity, we strengthen our collective commitment to prevention, advocacy, and hope.
Event Details
Exhibit Dates: April 1–April 14
Location: Art x Love Gallery 35 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Cost: Free and open to the public
We hope you will join us in honoring the resilience, recovery, and creative power of survivors.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Ashley Kline, CPO at info@hope-healing.org
We deeply value the courage and creativity survivors bring to this event. Thank you for considering sharing your voice with our community.
