The opening reception for the art exhibit features an opportunity to meet the artist, Rosalyn White, along with faculty members of Dharma College and others. In addition, a catalogue of the exhibition and reproductions of selected arts works will be available for sale at the show as well as at the Dharma Publishing Bookstore at 2210 Harold Way. Refreshments will be served.

Brave New Voices is the largest ongoing spoken word event in the world, with youth participants from across the globe. Brave New Voices 2012 brings together young artists, outspoken activists, educators, poets, and emerging leaders to the San Francisco Bay Area to participate in a celebration and demonstration of free speech, artistic empowerment, and youth voice. This festival will create forums for dialogue, provide workshops for open and free expression, and facilitate conversations formally and informally that foster artistic and personal growth.