| IDignity Comes to Stapley in Germantown |
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FRONTPAGE_NO_TRANSLATION_AVAILABLE  We are excited to announce that BuildaBridge International's traveling art exhibit, iDignity is currently on display at Stapeley in Germantown . The show will run till the end of June and is open to the public M-F from 9am-5pm.The iDignity project of BuildaBridge builds on the work begun by artists of the Mennonite Central Committee in Canada. It seeks to show the dignity of those living in poverty through images that reflect hope, resilience, humor, self-respect, joy, uprightness, pride, love and never giving up--an inherent persistence to live life with self-respect knowing one has worth to those around them. While many of us seldom see this dignity because we lack the personal relationships with those in poverty, BuildaBridge seeks to artistically celebrate the dignity of the invisible people in the US and abroad. The work of BuildaBridge engages the arts to bring hope and healing to the most vulnerable children in the toughest places of the world. Throughout our 13 year history we have worked in partnership with people of dignity and self-respect who care about their own communities. Please join BuildaBridge in this effort. Artists and photographers from around the world are featured in the exhibit which has been previously featured in Philadelphia. Stapeley in Germantown was one of the locations for our Institute training and is excited to have the space to display iDignity. What does iDignity mean? The "i" stands for invisible in that there are many people in the world who remain invisible to those of us who live in relative wealth. We may not have the opportunity, inclination, or desire to relate to this invisible population as fellow residents of the earth, though interconnected in our global society. At a basic level, what happens to one of us happens to all of us. Yet, many invisible people live with dignity in their lives through poverty. What does dignity mean? Dignity is the "quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect." It is an "inherent nobility and worth as in the dignity of honest labor". It is "the quality of poise and self-respect--a stateliness and formality in manner and appearance." This is Stapel  ey's first show featuring art from a new working relationship with BuildaBridge International. BuildaBridge International travels the world to restore hope and healing to communities affected by cultural and religious conflict, environmental catastrophe, poverty, illness, and social injustice. Through its specialized team service projects and arts intervention programs, BuildaBridge International promotes dialogue, understanding, and community development with partners throughout the world.The exhibition will continue until June 30th with open hours from 9am-5pm and additional hours by appointment. Stapeley is located at 6300 Greene Street in Germantown. All art is for sale and proceeds will benefit the artists, Stapeley and BuildaBridge International. |