Reflections of the Heart is a collection of artwork and essays from children experiencing foster care. Through words and pictures, foster children have an opportunity to share their experiences as well as express the hope and plans they have for their futures. Reflections of the Heart brings to life the stories of our community's children.

FFNC first introduced the Reflections of the Heart Art & Essay Exhbiit in September 2007 for youth experiencing foster care in Guilford County. This year FFNC is expanding the exhibit to include all children in care, ages 5 -21 in all the Piedmont Counties of NC. Every child has the opportunity to enter one art piece and one creative writing piece.

"Our goal at Foster Friends is to provide a creative outlet for foster children to share and express their stories, as well as to raise community awareness of the special needs of these vulnerable youth," said Melissa Fourrier, FFNC's Executive Director. "This program provides a window into the lives of children who feel they have no voice in the decisions being made about their lives and the circumstances under which they left their homes and families. Through words and pictures, foster children share what it feels like to experience the brokenness and heartache of severe loss. Their pictures and stories share what no amount of statistical reporting can possibly convey."

Download a 2010 Application Form.

Download a brochure.

Workshops

Join us for free art and creative writing workshops. All supplies will be provided. Please indicate on your registration form which one you plan on attending. Attendance is NOT required to enter the exhibit.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
501 South Mendenhall Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
October 23, 2010  1:30-4:00pm
November 6, 2010  9:00am-12:00noon

William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
775 West End Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
November 13, 2010  1:30-4:00pm

Deadline for Entries

January 31, 2011

Exhibits

UNCG Multicultural Resource Center
211 Elliot University Center
Greensboro, NC 27402
March-May 2011

North Carolina School of the Arts
1533 South -Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
March 2011

Art & Essay Awards Reception

UNCG Multicultural Resource Center
May 5, 2011