The Sexual Abuse Survivors Show (SASS) is a multi-dimensional project featuring the art, music, poetry etc. of sexual abuse survivors. It offers a safe space for survivors to exhibit the creative works they have done to heal from their abuse, and provides a culturally and socially enriching experience for the public.

The primary goals of SASS are to facilitate a cathartic healing experience in the artists/survivors who submit their works of art for the show, to raise public awareness about the prevalence and devastating effects of sexual abuse, and to educate professionals about the use of art in healing. SASS will be held at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.The 2008 SASS will be in October. Artist’s Reception and Opening, 10/3/08, 6pm to 8pm, 10/4/08 Show and Gallery open 11am to 5pm.

F·E·G·S’ SASS is attended by child and adult survivors of sexual abuse who submit works of art to the event as well as those who choose only to attend; loved ones of survivors; professionals working in the fields of mental health, family violence and child abuse, drug and alcohol treatment, art and art therapy, education; and the general community, particularly those interested in art and/or healing.

Please feel free to copy the “Call for Entry Form” and share it with others. All artists must complete a “Call for Entry Form” in order to participate in the show.

If you need any further information, please contact Holly Beck, Coordinator at the F·E·G·S – L.I.F.E. Program at 631.264.2915 x 302, hbeck@fegs.org (e-mail) or by mail at 445 Oak Street, Copiague, NY 11726.

There are no fees for charged for either displaying art or attending the show.