Join the community this Friday for a special art walk in Norman, where participants are encouraged to wear purple in solidarity with victims of domestic violence. The event, starting at 6 p.m., will feature activities at local art galleries, the Firehouse Art Center, and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, making this a poignant time to raise awareness and show support.
This Friday's monthly art walk in Norman is not just about appreciating art; it's a powerful statement against domestic violence. Participants are encouraged to wear purple, the color symbolizing domestic violence awareness, to show their support for victims and survivors.
The art walk kicks off at 6 p.m. and will include activities at various downtown art galleries, the Firehouse Art Center, and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. This event is part of October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to those affected by domestic violence.
JoAnn Smith, the executive director of the Women's Resource Center, emphasized the importance of the Second Friday Circuit of Art walk. "This event brings people downtown and to local galleries and museums, offering a unique opportunity to highlight the issue of domestic violence," Smith said.
"Wearing purple on Friday is a way for our community to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. It's also an affirmative show of support for those who endure it every day," Smith added.
The initiative is supported by a coalition of groups, including the Cleveland County Response Team, Norman Justice Alliance, and the Women's Resource Center. These organizations will have an information booth downtown during the art walk to provide resources and raise awareness about domestic violence.
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc. (Source: NCADV).
The Norman Art Walk is more than just an evening of art appreciation; it's a community's stand against domestic violence. By wearing purple and participating in this event, you can help raise awareness and support those affected by this pervasive issue. Join us this Friday at 6 p.m. to make a difference.
For more information, visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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