The Journey Markers Exhibit

Themed "A Journey of Survival," this exhibit of Journey Marker Banners spotlights the power, the strength, and the soul it takes to journey through and ultimately overcome the effects of the cycle of domestic violence.  In its original form, a Journey Marker is similar in size and shape to a bookmark.  Each piece is a personal reminder of strength and hope for every survivor to carry with her, marking her place in her journey.

Over 100 Journey Markers were received from across the nation as well as internationally.  For the exhibit, 25 Journey Markers were enlarged onto canvas banners.  At 17" X 44" (5.2 square feet), each broadcasts its message clearly for all to see.  The survivor's own words are written on the bottom of each banner, further strengthening her message.   

The Journey Markers debut exhibition was held at the U.S. Senate Building Rotunda in Washington D.C. where it launched Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 1998.

In the words of Donna Shalala, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, who spoke at the reception, "This project should rock our world... It opens the window to the power of the human spirit, and to the immense fortitude of all the survivors who have recovered their lives and their souls through art...  I can't think of a better way to raise the awareness-and raise the consciousness-of our country."  

The estimates below are rough costs for this visit.  (Please note that costs marked with * cannot be determined until final arrangements are made.)
            

AWBW Exhibition Fee
1 week - 15 Journey Markers	$700.00
1 week - 25 Journey Markers	1,300.00
Note:   It is important for the exhibit to be housed in a secured location that is covered with damage and theft insurance.
Reception speaker
Traveling expenses (mileage and room and board)	*
1 day fee	250.00
AWBW Administrative support
For pre and post preparations	300.00
Shipping of Exhibit
Packing & Ground Travel Note:   This is usually about 100.00 each way	*
Insurance $15 per $1,000 value	*

We encourage you to consider including a participatory component to the exhibit, welcoming viewers to create their own markers of their place in their journeys toward creating a violence-free future.   

 

A deposit of $650 will hold your requested dates (if available). Upon receipt of your deposit, final arrangements will be made and a visit checklist will be mailed to you.  The checklist is to help you and AWBW prepare for a smooth exhibit.