A Collaboration between Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church and the Nave Gallery

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, in collaboration with the Nave Gallery, announces their 5th annual Learn to Talk Social Justice Series. The theme of this series focuses their attention on the experiences of immigrants and refugees seeking sanctuary in a new place and coping with untold losses.

What is our role as a nation, as a city, as communities of faith, and as individuals, in welcoming these strangers into our midst? Various events in this series will help us to reflect on this important public question. Proceeds from donations at these events will benefit The Welcome Project of Somerville.

They are especially proud to announce this event in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church in Somerville.

A special celebration and remembrance time will be held on Sunday, November 3. The Co-Moderator of the national Presbyterian Church (USA), the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, will deliver the message for the event. Mayor Joseph Curtatone and City Council President Katjana Ballantyne will also present a citation from the city for our 100 years of service to this beloved community. All are welcome to attend the service and a meal afterwards, and to explore the two major art exhibits on hand for the Learn to Talk series.

Nave Gallery Exhibit: Opening Reception November 1 – Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary

The global refugee crisis today is the greatest since the end of World War II. There are nearly 68.5 million people who are forcefully displaced from their homes and cultures by war, repression, famine, and natural disaster. Comprised of work chosen through an open call, Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary aims to share various artistic impressions on current immigration and refugee issues – personal, political and philosophical. Ranging from photographs of local first-generation communities to works on canvas created in Syrian refugee camps, the exhibition reminds us of the differences that bring us together.

Juried by: Gabriel Sosa

Location: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA

Exhibition dates: Friday, November 1, 2019 – Sunday, December 15, 2019

Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

Artists: Brandin Baron/ Joan L. Brown/ Robert Castagna / Paola de la Calle/ Ellen Dubreuil/ Shoshanna Ehrlich/ Susan Greer Emmerson/ Mia Fabrizio / Ali Jokhadar/ Kristen Mallia/ Iartiza Menjivar/ Denise Orxata / Ponnapa Prakkamasul/ Rajiv Raman / Ricardo Zapata