My Story Revealed: The Art of Global Culture and Identity

My Story Revealed: The Art of Global Culture and Identity

Event Details

Event Details

Join us for the opening reception on September 30, 2024!

Where: New Canaan Library
When: Monday, Sept. 30, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
6:00pm 2024 Susie Salomon Visionary Award presentation to Kyra Litschauer of Woodstock Middle School

For questions – Email Polly Loughran at ploughran@creativeconnections.org.

About the Show

About the Show

“My Story Revealed” currently on display at The New Canaan Library invites you on a visual journey through the heart of personal and cultural narratives. This exhibit honors the art of storytelling by showcasing the compelling and diverse experiences of some of the 8-18 year old students taking part in our international Global Voices – ArtLink exchanges over three decades.

Whether their pieces are beautifully rendered or simply drawn, delightful or thought provoking, the creation of these pieces has been a journey of self-discovery. Through their work, the young artists have expressed their identities, shared their stories, and conveyed the aspects of their lives and society they treasure – or are concerned about.

This collection brings together diverse artistic youth voices from 28 ArtLink partner countries, transcending political systems and geographical boundaries. We believe that art is a universal language, uniting us through the shared experiences and dreams of its young creators, promoting a common humanity that will lead to a more peaceful future.

As you explore the exhibit, we invite you, the viewer, to reflect on your own story, your own journey, cultivating a deeper sense of empathy and appreciation for the multi-faceted tapestry of human experiences we are all part of.

About The Susie Salomon Visionary Award

About the Award

This year’s Susie Salomon Visionary Award was presented at the art show opening to Kyra Litschauer of Woodstock Middle School. Since 2018, she has been an exceptional partner educator, working with Creative Connections to bring the Global Voices – ArtLink program to 18 seventh-grade classes. She has inspired students to share their stories through insightful art and thoughtful dialogue with their peers in Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil and Ukraine. The experience started them on a transformative journey towards empathetic global citizenship.

Arn Chorn-Pond's Inspiring Story

Hear Arn Chorn-Pond's Inspiring Story

Arn Chorn-Pond’s inspiring story was shared on October 8th at the New Canaan Library

We are proud to sponsor Arn Chorn-Pond, a renowned musician, human rights activist, and survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, as he shared his powerful story at the New Canaan Library.

Arn spoke about his journey from surviving the Cambodian genocide to founding Cambodia Living Arts, using the arts as a means of healing and reconciliation. His inspirational message about how the arts can transform lives in times of conflict was appreciated by all in attendance.

We thank Arn for sharing his powerful story.

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