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We Can Do It! — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:40:14 +0000

Artist Activist Gabrielle Senza to Present Anti-Violence Projects in Silver Spring This Weekend.

We Can Do It! — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:48:36 +0000

Greetings, Everyone!

I’ve just arrived in Silver Spring to participate in the 1st Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival. As an artist and activist, dedicated to empowering survivors and educating the public on the silent epidemic of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, I would like to invite you to come out to the festival. In brief, I will be presenting an empowerment workshop, collaborating with artists, activists and students on creating a public art installation, displaying a traveling scroll, and speaking at the Anti-Violence Against Women Conference. I know you know how important it is to break the cycle of this silent epidemic – I hope you will join me this weekend in Silver Spring.

Here’s a summary of my involvement in the festival:

Walk Unafraid Workshop @ Pyramid Atlantic
I’ll be offering a free Walk Unafraid empowerment workshop on Friday afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 at Pyramid Atlantic for artists, activists and students.
Walk Unafraid has proven to be a powerful catalyst for change, as it helps raise awareness of the devastating effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse that all too frequently, result in homicide or suicide. Walk Unafraid successfully empowers participants (many of whom are survivors of abuse themselves) to speak out, express their pain and rage constructively, while handing on the torch – and ultimately lighting the path for others – to Walk Unafraid.

Walk Unafraid Public Art Installation @ Pyramid Atlantic
Workshop participants will help install the crime scene in front of Pyramid Atlantic to help raise public awareness on abuse during the festival.

The Collaborative Scroll @ City Place Mall
The Collaborative Scroll is a traveling document – now 16 feet in length – that bears silent witness to the countless entries on abuse, survival, loss and recovery that are added by visitors as it sits on public display in locations around the country. It was included in the Healing Lounge at V-Day’s Super Love Until The Violence Stops anniversary event in New Orleans, as well as in galleries and shelters around the northeast. It will be on exhibit at City Place Mall during the festival.

Anti-Violence Against Women Conference Panelist @ City Place Mall
Robina Niaz will moderate a conference featuring 8 women artists Saturday 10:00 – 1:00 at City Place Theater 1. As a panelist, I will speak about my journey of transformation and discovery through creative collaborations.

More information on the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival is available here: http://www.humanrightsartfestival.com
To learn more about my projects, check out the pages here: www.theredcollaborative.org

I hope you can come out for the unbelievable number of events happening in Silver Spring this weekend – over 400 artists are involved in the festival!
You won’t want to miss it.

All best,

Gabrielle

CREATE A SCENE – A CRIME SCENE!

We Can Do It! — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:09:48 +0000

April is just around the corner. . .
What are YOU doing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

This April, you can make a difference.
Speak out - Break the silence –
Give voice to the voiceless - End abuse!

WALK UNAFRAID is an interactive public art project that brings awareness to sexual assault and dating violence. Your group can easily create this powerful crime scene installation that is recognized as an effective tool for empowering individuals to recognize and prevent abuse.

What’s in the box?
Everything you need to get the word out!

License to create the WALK UNAFRAID crime scene
Art Materials to create a full 6 x 8 foot installation
Quick-Start Guide with full instructions
Walk Unafraid T-Shirts for project leaders (2)
Worldwide Membership Pass to Online Community
Other surprises and goodies packed in every box!

Basic Kit (for 12 participants) $250

FREE SHIPPING through April 15th!

(Within the Continental US)

ORDER YOUR KIT TODAY FOR APRIL DELIVERY!

WALK UNAFRAID CHELSEA, 2006

With the Walk Unafraid Anti-Violence Awareness Kits
you can:

Raise public awareness
Help victims of abuse
Empower individuals to recognize and prevent abuse
Heal survivors, families and perpetrators
Build stronger, safer communities

WALK UNAFRAID SILENT ART AUCTION

We Can Do It! — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:51:20 +0000

WALK UNAFRAID RECEPTION + SILENT AUCTION AT ALLIUM
Join allium, Kolok Gallery and artist-activist Gabrielle Senza for a silent auction and complimentary hors d’oeuvres in a rare opportunity to own an original piece of art and support a great initiative that heals, empowers and transforms communities.
Sunday’s reception will bring to light the anti-violence project Walk Unafraid and allium will support Gabrielle’s Walk Unafraid project by donating 5 percent of all dinners served that evening! Make your reservation for dinner today and please help spread the word!

Sunday, November 1
5 – 7 pm (bidding ends at 6:30 pm)
allium restaurant + bar, Great Barrington
For dinner reservations, call 413.528.2118

Gabrielle Senza’s public art initiative Walk Unafraid is a powerfully transformative creative tool that raises awareness and educates the public to recognize and prevent abuse, while helping to build stronger, healthier communities. This interactive project empowers survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse by giving voice to their experiences and using an arresting visual display to effectively convey the tragic outcome of the complex relationships between victims and abusers. At the same time, it makes people aware of the fact that abuse is everyone’s problem and everyone’s responsibility.

With intimate partner violence on the rise, the Walk Unafraid initiative is urgently needed. Gabrielle Senza is funding this project with sales of her artwork and support grants from individuals and organizations.

To see images of the public installations of Walk Unafraid in the Berkshires and NYC, visit: http://theredcollaborative.org
To view the Silent Auction online visit: www.silentartauction.wordpress.com

For more information about the project, contact Gabrielle at gsenza@mac.com or call 413.717.0031

October FUNdRai$sers for the Worldwide Launch of Walk Unafraid

We Can Do It! — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:55:54 +0000

SAVE THE DATES!

GABRIELLE’S BIRTHDAY BASH DANCE PARTY October 17 • 8PM-12AM —-> w/ DJ BFG @ BAK! BYOB + $$$ for the Cause. . . Festive attire. . . and your dancing shoes!

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STEPH CAMPBELL LIVE @ BAK! October 24 • 8PM —-> A Benefit Concert for Walk Unafraid. $10 in advance/$15 at the door. (Price includes 1 raffle ticket for drawing.)

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SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT @ ALLIUM October 25 • 5-7PM —-> In collaboration with Kolok Gallery and Berkshire Art Kitchen. All artwork donated by Gabrielle Senza. More details to follow – but mark your calendars – this is a rare opportunity!

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BENEFIT CONCERT: TRICE ATCHISON & JOHN CLARKE PLAY BAK! November 21 • 8PM –> $15 in advance/$20 at the door. (Price includes 1 raffle ticket for drawing.)

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NEW LIFE COPENHAGEN BENEFIT CONCERT @ BAK December 5 • 8PM —> $20 Stephanie Campbell and Matt Oestreicher (from Chester French)

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We’re in New Orleans!

We Can Do It! — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:21:54 +0000

The Family Violence Prevention Fund opens the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence today in New Orleans. We’re honored to have a presence there this year and excited to be introducing the kits to an integral team of changemakers from around the country.

Panel on Domestic Violence

We Can Do It! — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:08:20 +0000

Gabrielle Senza was part of a panel discussion on Domestic Violence today at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Freeman Center, the discussion was lead by Nakeida Bethel-Smith.

The discussion explored the personal experiences of the five panelists as both victims and survivors. Some had been free of their abusers for several decades, others only for a few months. Panelists offered insight into the subtle underpinnings of a destructive relationship and revealed the difficulties involved in leaving.

The event was attended by over 60 people, many of whom were students. The Elizabeth Freeman Center provides shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of abuse in Berkshire County. They run a 24 hour hotline: 866-401-2425

Empowerment in a Box!

We Can Do It! — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:43 +0000

Abuse is everyone’s problem and everyone’s responsibility.

We all have a part in ending corporate, environmental, political and human rights abuses.

The Walk Unafraid Project Kit is a valuable tool to help get your message out there.

What’s in the box?
Everything you need to get the word out!

Art Materials to create a full 6 x 10 foot “crime scene”
Quick-Start Step-by-Step Instructions
Walk Unafraid T-Shirts (2)
Worldwide Membership Pass
Access to FREE Press Kit Templates

Basic Kit (for 12 participants) $250 Includes shipping within the Continental US

Your silence doesn’t protect you – or anyone else. So speak out! Break the silence!
Give voice to the voiceless! End abuse!

WALK UNAFRAID ANTI-VIOLENCE AWARENESS KITS

We Can Do It! — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:03:20 +0000

We’re excited! The kits are almost ready!

We’re hoping to have them ready to launch in October in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Get ready to get the word out and break the silence on abuse!

You can make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in your community by creating a Walk Unafraid public art installation and raising awareness about recognizing and preventing abuse. We all have a part in creating positive change. Order the Walk Unafraid Anti-Violence Awareness Kit and get started today!

YOUR SILENCE DOESN’T PROTECT YOU

We Can Do It! — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:25:32 +0000

Regardless of where you live or work, there is a very good chance that there is at least one person you see everyday who has been affected by domestic violence, child abuse, bullying or sexual assault. These problems are far more prevalent than many know.

You can take action and create change in your community.