View inspirational and thought-provoking artwork by BC/Yukon college and university art students exploring the strength and resiliency of female survivors of violence. The project goal is to increase public awareness of the government-appointed Prevention of Violence Against Women Week.

The BC/Yukon Society of Transition House developed this initiative in order to introduce the topic of violence against women to post-secondary art students interested in using art as a tool for social change. Students from the following institutions participated in the province-wide juried competition: University College of the Fraser Valley, North Island College, University of Victoria, UBC Okanagan, College of New Caldeonia, Malaspina College, UBC, BCIT, Langara College and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design.

In conjunction with the Kelowna Woman's Shelter the Kelowna Art Gallery will host an afternoon reception on Saturday September 30 at 1:00pm.

In collaboration with the Kelowna Woman’s Shelter, activity and discussion groups will be held at the Kelowna Art Gallery for children and adults. Discussion groups for children will be held on Saturdays from 2:00-3:30pm, October 14, 28 and November 4. The purpose of these groups is to assist children to learn about and express their feelings in a fun educational atmosphere. The topics will be Feelings, Families and Self Esteem. The children will be encouraged to participate in creative activities and will be able to take their art work home at the end of each session.

Discussion groups for women will be held on Thursdays October 5 and November 2 from 7:00-9:00pm. The Discussion groups will be facilitated in an open, informal manner and will focus primarily on Healthy Relationships v Abusive Relationships (Equality v Power & control) and Self Esteem and the role it plays in children and in adults Parenting/ Impact of abuse on parenting

The discussion groups will be open to participants to pose questions and information will be made available on the Kelowna Women's Shelter services and other resources for women and children in the community.