If the pen is mightier than the sword, then together with guitar picks, pianos, and paintbrushes we can equip a whole army to change the world. On May 29th artists, performers, and poets will take part in a free art showcase and concert at Heartwood Concert Hall in Owen Sound. The showcase is the latest event in Violence Prevention Grey Bruce's 'Into the Open' series and will feature art, music, and poetry inspired by the theme of bringing sexual violence into the open, raising awareness, and breaking stigma.

Into the Open began in 2014 as a series of community round tables and on April 9th Violence Prevention Grey Bruce hosted an art for change workshop to help participants develop messages of change through different mediums. Although much of the art to be displayed was created at the art for change workshop, anyone is invited to submit work to the May 29th event. The Into the Open Showcase will also feature musical performances by Larry Jensen, Richard Garvey, and Shawna Caspi alongside original poetry readings by participants and open mic performances.

Artists and performers interested in participating can contact Jon Farmer at [email protected] to register or visit www.violencepreventiongreybruce.com for more information. Doors will open at 12:30pm and the performances will run from 1-4pm. This event is possible thanks to support from the Community Foundation of Grey Bruce.