PEARLS Gallery - Home, Interrupted: Stories of Housing and Hope
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Wed, Feb 25, 2026 12:00 AM –
Sun, May 31, 2026 11:55 PM EST (GMT-5)
Private Location (sign in to display)
Details
Home, Interrupted: Stories of Housing and Hope is a student-led exhibition exploring resilience, housing equity, and the lived experiences of foster care alumni navigating college life under SB 584.
No art experience is needed, just your story. Submit photography, poetry, paintings, digital art, or personal narratives. All submissions are welcome.
Timeline ->
1. Interest Meeting held virtually on February 11th at 3:00pm.
2. Commit to creating a submission by February 18th, 2026.
3. We will hold Workshops February 25th – March 25th to help students draft their submissions.
4. Final submissions are due April 1st.
5. Gallery opens May 2026.
Let’s honor your journey and create something unforgettable together.
Agenda
Past Events
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The PEARLS Program is inviting students with lived experience in foster care, homelessness, or housing instability to participate in a powerful, student-created art and storytelling exhibition this May. This is your space to share your voice, your creativity, and your story in whatever way feels right to you.
This is your opportunity to:
· Share your story through creative expression
· Raise awareness about housing equity and SB 584
· Build community and connection
· Have your work displayed in an on-campus gallery
We will be hosting an interest meeting about submitting your work on Wednesday, February 11th, from 3:00pm-4:00pm via Teams.