PAST: ARTIST TALK & Fundraiser for Darfur this FRI, Nov 7th, 7:00pm

This Friday, November 7th at Civilian Arts Projects. Show on view at 7:00pm, Talk at 8:00pm. Note please that this is a fundraiser event for Global Grassroots' programs. The suggested donation is $25 but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds, please give as you are able.

Brian Steidle and Gretchen Steidle Wallace in conversation about Darfur and their work to aid survivors of genocide

Please join Civilian Art Projects, Brian Steidle, and his sister Gretchen Steidle Wallace, Founder & President of Global Grassroots, for a candid conversation on Friday, November 7th at 8:00pm. They will talk about their work to aid survivors of genocide while advocating for an end to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. With the exhibition DARFUR/DARFUR as context, Gretchen and Brian will share first hand stories from their travels throughout East Africa including Brian's time in Darfur in 2003 as a monitor with the African Union of the peace agreement in Sudan.

HOW MUCH: The event is held as a benefit for Global Grassroots' programs (www.globalgrassroots.org). There is a suggested donation of $25. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

WHEN: Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2008, 7pm to view the exhibition, conversation begins at 8pm
WHERE: Civilian Art Projects, 406 7th Street NW, Third Floor, (between D & E Streets)
METRO: Navy Archives or Gallery-Place/ Chinatown
www.civilianartprojects.com