My Hands Have a Voice
Posted 2009.02.10
By Jenise Steverding
- Date:
- Saturday, April 18, 2009
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Location:
- 8332 Commonwealth, Buena Park, CA 90621
Please be sure to check out Voyage of Hope, 2009 Annual Gala
*Did you missed the ‘My Hands Have a Voice’ art exhibition or didn’t get a chance to bid at the show? Now is your chance to have a piece of this event! Check out GCHope’s eBay account to bid on beautiful art.*
All proceeds go to Giving Children Hope’s efforts to bring health care to those affected by slavery.
Thank you to the over 500 people who attended My Hands Have a Voice. Check out the photos from the event.
Be sure to keep up with project updates by following us on Twitter!
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Join Giving Children Hope’s “My Hands Have a Voice” Art Exhibit, a response to the issue of human slavery.
View and bid on artwork by local artists and watch the film that started it all, Call + Response
Price:
On-line Sales have ended – all tickets at the door
$20 at the door
$7 for students with current student ID
The evening will include:
A Slave Experience
TOMS Shoes Paint Station
Live music by Eko Funke
Other music provided by TOKiMONSTA
Ticket proceeds and art sales help to support the efforts of Giving Children Hope. Featured art will be available in a silent auction. View Current Artist List
If you are an artist and would like further information please contact Melissa Strauss
For questions about our organization or to promote the event please contact Jenise Steverding
Do you know of an organization that could benefit from partnering with us? Please direct them to our Partner Portal to learn more about how to receive shipments.
Want to help, but don’t have the time? Check out the list of items we need donated.
Updates & Visuals
Video:
Updates:
Artist Testimonials
If you missed the My Hands Have a Voice art exhibition to end human slavery, here are some testimonials from some of the attendees and participating artists:
“I’m so glad to have seen that movie call and response at the my hands have a voice show. I have decided to do my part and help out with abolishing human trafficking/slavery. I am going to give 25% of all my [art] sales to help free the slaves, and start bringing awareness to my own community through art. THANK YOU FOR OPENING MY EYES!” – Todd Sanders, artist
“Just wanted to let you know that the exhibition was great. Thanks for allowing our class to have the opportunity to learn and spread the word of this atrocious issue.” -Mike Cook, artist
“Congratulations on such a great event last weekend. The turnout was great and the entire event was wonderful. I was blessed by you giving me a chance to be a part of it as an artist.” – Jennifer Kwan, artist
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for making the students feel so worthwhile and honored. Coming to our class, inviting them to the event, photographing their work, and asking for their opinion on camera showed a level of commitment and caring that most of them have never experienced. You broke down their defenses. I believe that due to your honesty and integrity the students will take themselves and their art more seriously. I could ask for nothing greater.
And yet, there is something greater. The students were floored to see bids for $100 on their work. They could not believe that their efforts would be rewarded and in turn, that your organization could benefit. The students are forced to acknowledge that their work may/can create change. And for that I am deeply grateful!” – Sarah A Meyer, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Cal Poly Pomona
Freedom Summit
See one of the pieces from the My Hands Have A Voice at the Freedom Summit
After My Hands Have a Voice: 7 Ways to Take Action!
Watch our video to find out what YOU can do to make a difference now that My Hands Have a Voice is over.
My Hands Have a Voice: Post-Event
Thank you to over 500 people who attended the My Hands Have a Voice art exhibition! We could not have done this show without you!
Since you’ve heard the call, here are 7 response you can make!
Also, check out the pictures from the event!
Behind the Scenes Pt. 2: My Hands Have a Voice Art Exhibit
Participating artists came out for Paint Night on April 1, dedicating their time to start our mural for our My Hands Have a Voice humanitarian art show. Artists from all ages came out to voice their fight against human slavery.
Check out the behind the scenes footage!
Behind the Scenes: My Hands Have a Voice Art Exhibit
Check out the staff and interns behind My Hands Have a Voice! Also, get insight from an artist who is participating in this art show to fight against human slavery.
Tickets
Be sure and get your tickets today before the event sells out. Don’t find yourself waiting in the line outside wishing to be inside….get your ticket today to help fight slavery!
See the film
See the art
Hear the music
Make a Difference
Volunteers Needed for Art Show!
Interested in volunteering for our art show? Here are some open volunteer opportunities which are perfect for those who have free time in the evenings:
Wednesday, April 15th 5:00–8:30 pm: Cleaning and preparation for set up
Thursday, April 16th 1:00– 4:00 pm: Set up/Set Design
5:00-8:30 pm: Hanging art work
Friday, April 17th 1:00-4:00 pm: Set up for Movie/Sound Equipment/Lighting 5:00-8:00 pm: “ ”
Saturday, April 18th 2:00-5:00 pm: Preparation for Vendors 6:00 pm-12 midnight: Parking Attendees/Registration Team/Tear down
Volunteers can e-mail Melissa Strauss with their first and last name, phone number, e-mail address, date and time shift you are are signing up for.
Upcoming
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