Leaving the Fold: Art from the Journey Out of High-Control Systems
Friday, September 18 - Thursday, September 24
6:00 PM local time
Southeast 11th Avenue 417, Portland
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About
Twenty-three artists come together in Leaving the Fold to share what it means to leave a high-control religion or secular cult and rebuild a life on your own terms. Through creative artistic expression, they explore questioning, grief, healing, and personal freedom. The exhibit offers a space for connection and conversation—and a celebration of what becomes possible when we are free to find our own way.
Opening Reception
Friday, September 18th
5:00-9:00pm
5:00-7:00pm mingling and meeting artists
7:00-9:00pm live performances from our artists
Read Aloud & Artist Forum
Sunday, September 20th
5:00-7:00pm
5:00pm: Artists read their writings about Leaving the Fold
6:00pm: Artist Forum facilitated by Ashlen Hilliard (all pronouns), a Cult Intervention Specialist
# Collage Art Night
Monday, September 21st
4:00-7:00pm
Everyone is invited to create a collage reflecting their journey of questioning or leaving a high-control system. Supplies provided. Drop in and create!
Tarot Readings & Guided Meditation
5:00-6:30pm Artist Amanda Rose (she/her), will be offering tarot readings
7:00-8:00pm Amanda will lead visitors in a calming meditation and sound bath.
Open to the public.