Where can I park for this event?

There is no public parking lot within 2-3 blocks of the venue. Street parking is available on 16th Street after 6:30 PM. The nearest parking garage is at Target on 4th Street (approximately 5 blocks away).

What is the best way to get to the venue?

We highly recommend using Uber or Lyft for convenient drop-off directly at the venue. This avoids parking challenges and is especially helpful during peak hours.

Thursday, October 23

Reflections of Dignity: The Role of Art in Incarcerated Youth Expression

By Juvenile Justice Advocates

An art exhibit featuring works by incarcerated children from North and South America. Reception to follow.

Date and time

Location

2829 16th St NW

2829 16th Street Northwest Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington DC Washington, DC 20009

Agenda

6:30 PM - 6:50 PM

Opening Reception

Juan E. Méndez

Begin the evening with opening remarks from Juan E. Méndez, a global human rights leader, former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, and survivor of political imprisonment. For decades, Professor Ménd...

6:50 PM - 8:00 PM

Global Art Exhibit & Reception

Take time to explore the art exhibit featuring original works and reprints by incarcerated children, while enjoying light refreshments. Connect with advocates, community members, and allies dedicated...

Silent Auction

It will be closing at 8:00 pm (EST). https://www.32auctions.com/JJAIDignity

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Highlights

1 hour 30 minutes
all ages
In person
Doors at 6:00 PM

About this event

Charity & Causes • Human Rights

Juvenile Justice Advocates International, together with co-hosts Mark Soler, Jason Szayni, Harley Consulting Group, and Penelope Spain, invite you to uplift the creative voices of incarcerated children.

Join us for an art exhibit and reception with light refreshments. The reception will include an RSVP to help us plan accordingly, though everyone is welcome to attend free of charge. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

Come connect with our community and support the efforts of these organizations to advocate for children’s human rights everywhere!

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Juvenile Justice Advocates

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