How You See Me

The art and poetry on display explores the societal implications of stereotyping homeless women in Mercer County.  Research* reveals that people tend to stereotype people based on certain dimensions. We learn from this research that economically disadvantaged groups, whether homeless, welfare recipients or poor people, consistently fall into stereotypical categories that lead to prejudice, disgust, contempt and even dehumanization.

The Bernstein Gallery Exhibit is providing HomeFront ArtSpace artists the opportunity to share the reality of their experiences of poverty and homelessness and their reaction to how other people perceive them.

*Dr. Amy Cuddy, Harvard University, Boston MA: Dr. Susan Fiske, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; and Dr. Peter Glick, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI.

April 26 through June 25, 2010
Bernstein Gallery, Robertson Hall
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Princeton University

Panel Discussion April 26, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Reception to immediately follow in adjacent Bernstein Gallery 
Open to the Public

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact
ruthannt@homefrontnj.org

 

Building Self Confidence With Therapeutic Art…
Homelessness and poverty rob people of their self respect, making it harder for them to focus on things they can do to improve their own situations. The ArtSpace at HomeFront program helps build self esteem and seeks to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our clients. We believe that the creative process involved in self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight.

Our innovative therapeutic art program draws on creativity, and promotes socialization, self-confidence and self-expression among individuals who might have low self-esteem because of poverty, homelessness, and family abuse. Encouraging women to tap into their creativity can help open doors to new ways of thinking, living and exploring. The results often amaze the aspiring artists themselves – revealing the full voice of their ability to express themselves. The pinnacle of art is the art of completely captivating someone’s attention. That is the joy and art of art!

Community Matters …
It is only through the generosity of our community in Trenton, Princeton, Ewing, Lawrenceville, and throughout Mercer County, New Jersey, that we can continue our creative endeavors. At this time the ArtSpace is in need of the following art supplies:

• Paint brushes
• Paint
• Paper
• Canvas
• Beads and bead supplies
• Gift certificates to Michael’s or A.C Moore

Thank you in advance for your support!

Art Coordinator: Ruthann Traylor

For more information contact: ruthannt@homefrontnj.org

2010 Exhibits …

• Princeton University/Bernstein Gallery: April/June
• Straube Center: Pennington NJ - July/August
• The Gourgaud Gallery: Cranbury Townhall, Cranbury NJ - July