BRATTLEBORO-Artists of all ages are invited to submit their work for an upcoming an upcoming exhibit, "What Does Democracy Look Like?"
Submissions may be in any medium - visual, literary, or performance - for the exhibition, which takes place at the Latchis Theatre Sunday, Nov. 16.
Organizers said this one-night event "aims to uncover the heart and soul of democratic community through visual art, performance, storytelling, moderated community discussion, and creative audience participation to address the question, 'What Does Democracy Look Like?'
"We will elevate stories that make people feel the beauty of democracy in their bones - its joy, its grief, its hope, its worth. Why? Because capturing people's hearts is more effective than logical argument. Because America's heart will be won by the most beautiful story. Because America needs us to remind her that democracy is beautiful, that it is possible, and that we can revitalize it together."
This hybrid gallery and stage program will include a visual arts gallery that will be open for browsing before, during, and after the stage program. Audience members will be invited to contribute reflections via a "Democracy Wall."
The exhibition is presented in partnership with Indivisible Brattleboro. All pieces must be consistent with Indivisible Brattleboro's core norms of respect, responsibility, and resilience, and fostering inclusive participation.
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, Oct. 5. Notifications of acceptance for the exhibit will go out on Oct. 19. For more information, visit bit.ly/830-democracy.
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