Unique art on display at the Aiken Center
The eyes of more than 25 children peer from behind their glass frames, pleading for a place to call home.
During the month of July, the Aiken Center for the Arts is home to the South Carolina Heart Gallery. All of the beautiful faces portrayed in the exhibit are awaiting adoption in the state of South Carolina.
The Heart Gallery is a national program utilizing the power of photography to help find adoptive homes for children lingering in foster care. The concept for the Heart Gallery was born in New Mexico and spread nationally. South Carolina joined the program in 2005 and has seen an overwhelming success rate.
The South Carolina Heart Gallery sets up exhibits across the state to spread awareness and help find permanent loving placements for the children.
“It is very touching, some of it is so sad, but the good part is we find this works well everywhere. More than a thousand children have been placed nationally as a result of the program,” said Millie Qualls, program coordinator of the South Carolina Heart Gallery from the Office of the Governor. “It is a photography exhibit where we ask local photographers to donate their services. The children are referred by the Department of Social Services.”
To learn more about the Heart Gallery visit www.scheartgallery.org.
Want to Go?
What? Heart Gallery Reception
When? July 16 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Where? Aiken Center for the Arts
Cost: Free
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