A print by Chelsea Heffner, one of the featured artists at Day One's Open House.

DAY ONE HOSTS OPEN HOUSE & ART EXHIBIT
Agency's new headquarters hosts artists on Gallery Night, June 21.

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2007
Contact: Hugh C. Minor IV
Office: 401-421-4100, ext. 109
Email: hminor@dayoneri.org

PROVIDENCE, RI. (May 18, 2007). In conjunction with Hera Gallery of Wakefield, Day One will host an art exhibit and open house on Thursday, June 21 from 5-8:00 p.m. as part of Gallery Night Providence.

The exhibit will be hosted at Day One's new headquarters in Providence's Wayland Square at 100 Medway Street. Participating artists will loan their work to Day One for a one-year term, at which point, the collection will be changed to add accommodate new pieces. Pieces will be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Day One.

"We wanted to find a way to bring the arts into our new building," said Day One Executive Director Peg Langhammer. "Arts provide healing, comfort, and warmth. Working with our partner in this endeavor, Hera Gallery, we are able to showcase some amazing pieces full of color and life to brighten the day for Day One's clients, visitors, and staff."

Local restaurants and shops will join the party as well, providing gourmet delights for the evening. Participants include Red Stripe, Twist on Angell, Farmstead/La Laiterie, Eastside Marketplace, Spoons Café, Haruki East, and Campus Wines, Spirits, and Beers.

What:  Open House and Art Exhibit
When:   Thursday, June 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Day One, 100 Medway Street, Providence, RI 02906

About Day One
Day One's mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence, and to support and advocate for those affected by it.  For more than 30 years, Day One has been on the forefront of efforts to end sexual violence in R.I.  Established in 1973 as the R.I. Rape Crisis Center, Day One is the only agency in R.I. organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern.  For more information, visit www.dayoneri.org

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