The Kelowna Women's Shelter is hosting its third Stories and Art event on March 6, to raise awareness of domestic abuse in the Central Okanagan and also drive action and support for those affected.
"It's a time to take a moment and join together as a community to deepen your understanding about domestic abuse, to celebrate local artists and to create conversations and awareness about domestic abuse," said Michelle Dickie, Executive Director of the Kelowna Women香蕉视频直播檚 Shelter.
The theme of the 2025 event is No Longer Hidden and Dickie said her goal with the art exhibit is to shed light and start conversations about the abuse that often takes place in private and behind closed doors.
In preparation for the event, artists have transformed their own or shared stories of domestic abuse into works of art that will be displayed or performed at Laurel Packing House on March 6.
"Some people will say I don't know anybody who has experienced domestic abuse, but chances are you probably have," said Dickie.
"It's very hidden, there is a lot of shame involved when you are being impacted by domestic abuse. It is hard to take that step forward to get help."
She said that domestic abuse impacts people from all backgrounds, cultures and socio-economic status.
"It can be anybody."
She said that by attending the event, you are taking a stand that you want to create safe spaces for survivors and that you want to help people who have been impacted by domestic abuse.
Stories and Art: No Longer Hidden, will be held on March 6, at the Laurel Packing House from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with artist performances beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets and more information about the event are available at
Kelowna Women's Shelter is a safe place for women and their children who are escaping abuse. It serves Kelowna and the surrounding area.
