The news out of Ukraine continues to shock and trouble us, with many asking for tangible ways to help in this time of crisis. Starting tomorrow, we are honoured to host Beyond the News: Ukrainian Children’s Art on loan from the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. The exhibit is a display of Ukrainian children’s art that features 24 prints of drawings and colourful paintings from children ranging in age from five to 15 years old who attend the Children’s School of Folk Art in Lviv, Ukraine.
The display of children's art doubles as exhibit and fundraiser for Ukraine. We encourage everyone to visit and view the art with friends and family, offer a prayer or sign the names of those impacted at the nearby Chapel of Reconciliation, and make a donation. All donations received will go to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
The images are powerful, from fighter planes and exploding buildings to dreams of peace, and the young artists’ statements are equally evocative.“For me war is a constant sound of sirens, fear of losing home, falling asleep and never waking up. But I believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and in our victory,” wrote 11-year-old Solomiya.
The exhibit will be displayed over the month of May in the nave beside the Chapel of Reconciliation. It is presented in partnership with the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church.
