The Colors of HIV Exhibition

1350 E Sunrise Blvd.,,Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

21 December, 2020

Description

WAM's 40 Days of Giving Campaign kick off with The Colors of HIV Exhibition 40 Days of Giving kicks off with The Colors of HIV exhibit of works by Toby Gotesman Schneier. In the lead up to 2021 which will usher in the 40th year of HIV/AIDS, the World AIDS Museum will show this incredible collection of work in our new location in the ArtServe facility. 40 years. From the first reported cases in 1981 to the present, the world has seen HIV/AIDS progress from a death sentence into a manageable, chronic illness. In one generation, we made significant advances in HIV prevention and care. Today, groundbreaking medications offer hope for a long, healthy life to people who are living with, or at risk for, HIV/AIDS.While we’ve accomplished so much, there is still more work to be done to break down the barriers and harmful stereotypes that still plague this disease. As long as stigma and misconception pervade conversation, we must find new ways to talk about HIV and AIDS. Art plays an important part in helping us tell our stories. Produced by local artist Toby Gotesman Schneier, The Colors of HIV is 17-work series that reflects many different aspects of HIV/AIDS. The paintings serve as visual representations of the emotional moments experienced by the families whose lives have been affected by the virus. As a reminder, all pieces featured in the exhibit are for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center. Your purchases will help us continue to curate beautiful exhibits, provide important educational programming and foster meaningful dialogue in our community. Together, we can end stigma and continue documenting the human experience of this disease until the last story is told. Guided Tours with Museum staff are available for an additional fee Group limit is 10 people, with a minimum of 3 people Mask wearing is mandatory inside the facility and 6ft distancing will be enforced. World AIDS Museum is operating under the Museum/Gallery Protocol for Broward County. For more information, email [email protected], or call 954-390-0550, ext. 1. Exhibit through December 21.