Heal Trauma of Gun Violence: Uplift Youth!

Building on the success of our spring Addressing Gun Violence (AGV) Exhibition, Visioning Beyond Violence has continued creating opportunities for young people's voices, artwork, and perspectives to reach broader audiences.

Over the past several months, we have shared student artwork through additional community exhibitions and events, introducing new audiences to the experiences, research, and solutions explored by participating youth. These opportunities allow the conversations that began in the classroom to continue in community spaces, encouraging visitors to reflect on the impacts of violence and the role we can all play in prevention.

We have also continued connecting with educators, schools, and community partners to explore opportunities for future student engagement and educational programming. These relationships are an important part of our efforts to make youth-centered dialogue and creative expression more accessible while strengthening the connections between schools and the communities they serve.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to building on the momentum of this year's exhibition by expanding opportunities for youth leadership, sharing student perspectives, and creating spaces where art and storytelling can inspire meaningful conversations about healing and prevention.

Thank you for continuing to support this work and helping us ensure that young people's voices are not only heard but continue to inspire understanding, connection, and positive change.