SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Savannah artist is inviting residents to turn their ideas about democracy into art during a free community event.<\/p>\n
Positive Energy Artist Joanne Morton will launch \u201cCircles of Hope: Voices of Democracy\u201d from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Mailbox Cafe, located at 1305 Barnard St.<\/p>\n
The event is free and open to people of all ages and backgrounds. Participants will create handmade \u201cVisionary Art Circles\u201d answering the question: What does democracy mean to you?<\/p>\n
Each creation will become part of Morton\u2019s Manifesting Mobile, a traveling community art installation featuring more than 1,000 handmade circles. The project has appeared in cities across the country since 2010. Organizers call the event \u201cDemocracy in Action,\u201d highlighting civic engagement through voting, listening and creativity. <\/p>\n
Voter registration will also be available.<\/p>\n
The launch will recognize the anniversary of the 19th Amendment\u2019s ratification, which secured women\u2019s constitutional right to vote, while also honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights Act and its role in advancing equality.<\/p>\n
Following the launch, Circles of Hope will continue as a traveling national initiative. Schools, community groups, civic organizations and businesses may participate by hosting workshops, contributing artwork or partnering on future exhibitions.<\/p>\n
EVENT DETAILSWhat: Circles of Hope: Voices of Democracy When: Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Mailbox Cafe Address: 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401 Activities: Community art-making and voter registration Cost: Free and open to the public<\/p>\n
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