Young adult artists and writers from Toledo-area high schools share their experiences and perspectives on societal stigmas, stereotypes, and mental health. This art experience aims to highlight the individuality of the artists, celebrate their resiliency, and fuel connection across generations. This exhibit provides a space for attendees to explore and learn about the concepts of narrative, biases, traumas and struggles, relationships, and the use of art as a therapeutic process. Most importantly, this exhibit hopes that attendees will utilize the ability to see the individuals that are often hidden behind generational stereotypes.
There are no Continuing Education Credits attached to this session.
Heather Sloane is an associate professor in the social work program at UToledo. She is the creator/facilitator of Fearless Writers, which nurtures connection through creative writing between interprofessional/ interdisciplinary university mentors and Toledo Public High School students. This program attempts to counter consequences of neighborhood segregation in the United States.