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What is Unity?
Watch as Nancy Belmont, creator of the UNITY project, breaks it down.
Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE CONTACT: Nancy Belmont
MAY 30, 2016 PHONE: 571-218-9903
EMAIL: nancy@vessence.com
UNITY Public Art Launches in Alexandria, VA
ALEXANDRIA, VA –Feeling compelled to demonstrate we are more united than divided despite current political conversations, Nancy Belmont, creator of the Courage Wall, launches a new interactive public art project at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
UNITY is circular arrangement of 32 poles in a large field. Each pole is labeled with an identifier. For example, “I’m a parent,” “I speak English as a Second Language,” “I identify as LGBTQ.” With yarn, participants tie to each pole with which they identify. A canopy of interconnectedness forms as more people participate. In the end, we see that we are all connected by something. This project celebrates the uniqueness of individuals and raises awareness of how labels impact our perception of and interactions with the world.
Who: Open to the General Public
What: UNITY Interactive Public Art Project
Where: Open field adjacent to 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
When: UNITY launches on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in conjunction with DRBA's First Thursday, "Paint Del Ray," and will run through June 12th with the following hours of operation:
Thursday, June 2nd and 9th 6pm – 8:30pm
Friday, June 3rd and 10th 6pm – 8:30p
Saturday, June 4th and 11th 10am – 8:30pm
Sunday, June 5th and 12th 10am – 7:30pm
Schedule of Events for June 2nd
5:00 – 5:45 pm Free UNITY Yoga led by Mind the Mat’s Debora Jackson
6:00 – 6:15 pm Opening remarks by Nancy Belmont. Non-profits, civic associations and congregations representing UNITY identifiers are invited to make the first UNITY ties
6:15 – 8:15 pm Public builds UNITY
8:15 – 8:30 pm UNITY meditation led by Gina Rollo White, Mindful Junkie
Volunteer Alexandria’s Executive Director, Marion Brunken, invited local non-profits whose constituents identify with the UNITY pole labels to participate in the kick-off. “UNITY is a great way for people to experience that they’re not alone. It also provides an opportunity to learn about our community and its members. If it leads to people wanting to volunteer to help others, that would be a great outcome.”
Nancy Belmont, the project’s creator says, “UNITY challenges the idea that just because we are different, we are separate. With today’s political rhetoric, it’s important to remind ourselves that our differences are to be celebrated. Through this three-dimensional art project, we can see that we are unique individuals connected by a common thread.”
On Thursday, June 9th, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce encourages organizations to participate in a free facilitated exploration of UNITY. This outing is a great way for business leaders to build community within their teams. Organizations can register for a slot on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce website in the events section.
Nancy is the CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer at Vessence Corporation. In May 2015 she launched the Courage Wall as a way to raise awareness of the fears that hold us back from living big, bold authentic lives. The Courage Wall and UNITY are both projects that fall under her #WeLiveBig initiative to promote human flourishing.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2016
CONTACT: Nancy Belmont
PHONE: 571-218-9903
EMAIL: nancy@vessence.com
WEBSITE: www.unityproject.net
UNITY Public Art Project Counters National Political Tone
Interactive public art project examines how labels both help and hinder our ability to build unity as a nation and as a human race.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Feeling compelled to demonstrate we are more united than divided, despite current political conversations, Nancy Belmont, creator of the Courage Wall, launches a new interactive public art project at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
UNITY is circular arrangement of 32 poles in a large field. Each pole is labeled with an identifier. For example, “I’m a parent,” “I speak English as a Second Language,” “I identify as LGBTQ.” With yarn, participants tie to each pole with which they identify. A canopy of interconnectedness forms as more people participate. In the end, we see that we are all connected by something. This project celebrates the uniqueness of individuals and raises awareness of how labels impact our perception of and interactions with the world.
WHO:
Nancy Belmont
Open to the General Public
WHERE:
2200 Block of Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, USA
WHAT
UNITY Interactive Public Art Project
WHEN
Launches at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016
Project will run through June 12, 2016 at this location.
Nancy believes that UNITY can change the tone of our national conversation. She hopes that a renewed spirit of optimism, camaraderie and respectfulness emerges that prompts unitive leadership as we move toward and beyond the November 2016 elections. Her vision is for communities around the country and even the world to build their own versions of the project, spreading unity around the globe.
Nancy is the CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer at Vessence Corporation. In May 2015 she launched the Courage Wall as a way to raise awareness of the fears that hold us back from living big, bold authentic lives. The Courage Wall and UNITY are both projects that fall under her #WeLiveBig initiative to promote human flourishing.
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