December 1 is World AIDS Day and International Day Without Art

A Declaration of loss:

Today we stand together. Today we stand in silence. Today we mourn the loss of painters, photographers, dancers, printers, actors, film makers, singers, choreographers, poets, sculptors, musicians, designers… all the artists who have died of AIDS.

Today we collectively grieve the loss of future work from recognized artists, as well as the absence of countless artists yet to be.

Today we declare our loss.

December 1 is a Day without Art, an international day of observance which focuses attention on the profound impact AIDS has had on artists and the world arts community.

Since 1990, each year an increasing number of galleries, theatres, artist groups and individuals have participated in a vast array of commemorative events.

Day without Art celebrates the lives of colleagues and friends while mourning their loss in our creative communities.

Dec 1, 2011 DWA activities/commemorations include: gallery closings; shroudings of art; special art exhibitions; distribution of commemorative pins and handbills; announcements on CJAM 99.1 fm; information campaigns; charitable contributions and. . .

A joint World AIDS Day / Day Without Art Public Candlelight Vigil at 7:00 pm at the Art Gallery of Windsor.