An art exhibit that asks participants to understand that it is never about the clothing when sexual violence occurs, this display will show representations of outfits worn during assaults with accompanying stories from sexual violence survivors. Inspired by the poem “What I Was Wearing” by Dr. Mary Simmerling, the project intends to shed light on the burden of self-blame brought forth by the victim-blaming question that is pervasive for most survivors, and shatter the myth that sexual violence can be attributed to a person’s choice in clothing.

Survivors are empowered to share their stories through this submission form: https://forms.office.com/r/FENh6m8CqP

The exhibit is free and open to the public. It will be available at the following times and locations:

Mon, April 10, East Union (Garden Room), 12 to 7 p.m.
Tues, April 11, East Union (Garden Room), 12 to 7 p.m.
Weds, April 12, East Union (Garden Room), 12 to 7 p.m.

Tues, April 18, City (Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weds, April 19, City (Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thurs, April 20, City (Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.