Creatrix Rising – Exploring Stories through Art – Art Exhibit
Archway Society for Domestic Peace wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the Creatrix Rising Art Exhibit such a success! From the volunteers and many visitors who came through the exhibit to the generous artist mentors and supporters who helped bring it all together—this event was truly a celebration of creativity and bravery of the incredible 6 artists who shared their creative works of art.
Creatrix Rising is a program of Archway Society that helps survivors of domestic violence explore their stories through art. From September through February 2025, art workshops in a variety of mediums were offered by artist mentors. Some of the participants, which we also refer to as the artists, choose to put their art into the Creatrix Rising Exhibit.
The Creatrix Rising Exhibit opened on March 7th with a great celebratory opening night, with live music bringing an artistic ambience throughout the evening. The exhibit was open until March 13th for visitors to drop in during open hours and enjoy the exhibit in a thoughtful way, more fully engaging with the emotional expressions within the art work. In total the exhibit welcomed 104 visitors. The response from visitors brought rave reviews, with several pieces being purchased, which brought a lot of delight to the artists. Guests described the exhibit as “Powerful,” “Inspiring,” and “Heart-warming and breaking all at once.”
Thank you again to all involved for making Creatrix Rising such a meaningful and unforgettable experience. We look forward to more opportunities to create, connect, and inspire together with our partners.
This Art Exhibit and journey of healing could not have been done without the generosity of our Funders;
UBCO through PRE Fund (Partnership, Recognition and Exploration fund)
Award from The Leon and Thea Koerner Legacy Fund
Exhibit Sponsors:
- Caetani Centre
- Gum tree Catering
- Farming Karma Fruit Co.
- The Room Collection
- Fair View Family Law
Our Workshop Partners;
- Vernon Community Arts Centre
- Opus Art Supplies
- Caetani House
Our Artist Mentors;
- Alessandra Woodward
- Asana Hughes
- Silmara Emde
- Auroara Leigh
our Volunteer Committee Members;
- Alessandra Woodward
- Asana Hughes
- Jody Swart
- Patty Farmer
- Sue Rooks
- Charlotte Barker
Other Volunteers:
- Maliya Canty
- Bonnie Cameron
- Grace Erikson
- Brigitte Stass
Opening Night Volunteers and program contributors:
• Margret Clark – Community Elder OKIB – Welcome
• Cindy Klassen – CR program lead – MC
• Micki Materi – Archway Society ED – Archway spokesperson
• Cyndie Roufousse and Daughter Mystery – Indigenous drummers/singers – Song Share
• Auroara Leigh – Artist Mentor – song share
• Orion Miller – musician – Mood setting music through the evening
• Charlotte Baker, Patti farmer, Sue Rooks, Sharon Gaudry and Asana Hughes – Volunteers
• Photographer – Seraya Klassen