April 6th, 2016

A Celebration in Honor of Youth Violence Prevention Week

Art Against Violence

Art Against Violence is a citywide art show and contest sponsored by the
University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Centers Violence
Prevention Program. Through art, we hope to be inspirational in Baltimore City in
reducing hostile and risk taking behaviors that lead to violent and traumatic injury.
We will be accepting submissions of visual art pieces through April 1st for our
gallery show and award ceremony on April 6th, 2016. The gallery show will open
at 4 pm and our awards ceremony will be at 6:30 pm with light refreshments.

For more information, to

The Artwork

submit artwork, or

Submissions will be accepted from any enrolled student at any Baltimore City
School
Any medium of visual art is acceptable
The theme of the event is Art Against Violence but any artwork inspired by
this theme is acceptable
Members of the Violence Prevention Program are available to pick up submitted work or give a brief presentation to students interested in participating
Winners will be decided by popular vote

schedule a presentation
please call
410-328-6078
or email
erinwalton@umm.edu

The Show

All submissions will be displayed at the Art Against Violence 2016 Gallery
Show
April 6th, 2016, 4 pm8 pm with award ceremony at 6:30 pm
Medical School Teaching Facility Atrium @ 685 West Baltimore Street

National Youth Violence

Prevention Week
Was founded in 2001 to raise
awareness and educate communities
on effective strategies to prevent or
reduce youth violence. Communities
are challenged with helping youth to:

Past Winner

Promote respect and tolerance

Manage their anger
Resolve conflicts peacefully
Support safety
Unite in action