THE THINGS THEY LEFT BEHIND Exhibition Closing Commemoration

Join us to attend a participatory Closing Commemoration for THE THINGS THEY LEFT BEHIND exhibition happening Sunday, June 26 from 1-5 pm.

This commemoration will create an opportunity for our community to come together with activities that include art making, names reading, and a guided meditation.

Activities for the Day

1-2:00
Art activity

1:30
Emerging Artist Talk – Heather Rippert (Gallery)

2:00
Commemoration with Empath Health to close The Things They Left Behind (Auditorium)

3:30
Guided Meditation  Led by Frederick Woods, Professional Artist Grantee (Front classroom)

4:00
Emerging Artist Closing Reception

“THE THINGS THEY LEFT BEHIND: Grief, Discovery, and Remembrance,” an interactive community-curated exhibition was created to memorialize and honor those who have passed away over the last two years from Covid and other causes. Conceived as a way to use the arts to help our community heal, the exhibition features crafts, writing, photography, and other memorabilia from those being remembered, including the artwork of arts administrator Suzanne Ruley. “THE THINGS THEY LEFT BEHIND: Grief, Discovery, and Remembrance” exhibition runs through June 26. Programming in partnership with Empath Health.

EXHIBITION SPONSORS

SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION a member of Empath Health

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Pinellas County, FL

The State of Florida and Division of Cultural Affairs

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Empath Health

Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce

Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce

St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce