Announcement, announcement, announcement! Safe Harbor, my multi-medium art installation at Monarch Abused Children’s Resource Center is complete! I’d love to share this amazing art piece with you. Please join me for the Art Unveiling!

When: Tuesday, June 18th, 400-6:00 PM, 2024
Where: 3020 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey WA 98516
What: Safe Harbor Art Unveiling, plus meet Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties’ new CEO, Justin DeFour, and tour the newly finished Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center / Providence Abuse Intervention Center Expansion Project!

We will have light refreshments and look forward to meeting you in the community! This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring the whole crew.

To RSVP for the event, visit https://caclmt.org/openhouse/

Here’s a sneak peak of the installation!

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