HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-09-15 Constance Ivana art exhibit
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
New Exhibit of Multimedia Works by Artist Constance Ivana
Opens at Leesburg Town Hall on October 1, 2016
Artist’s opening reception on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 3pm to 5pm.
Leesburg, VA (September 15, 2016) – In recognition of October as
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Leesburg
Commission on Public Art presents a special multimedia exhibit of
artworks and poetry, highlighting the issue.
Constance (Connie) Mcknight is currently an English teacher at
Tuscarora High School in Leesburg, VA. In addition to her love for
teaching, she loves painting and drawing. In recent years, she has
shifted her focus towards painting with a purpose, choosing subjects
that are controversial and thought provoking. Her use of bold, bright
colors, is on purpose to command attention from her audience.
As a result of recent events that have taken place in Loudoun County,
Constance created a series of multimedia paintings accompanied by
original poetry that tackle the issue of domestic violence. She feels
that her artwork will begin difficult conversations that need to take pla ce. National statistics
show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an inti mate
partner in their lifetime. Constance has partnered up with Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter
(LAWS) to bring awareness and provide support to local women and their chi ldren who have
been victims of domestic violence.
The Leesburg Town Exhibit Hall features rotating exhibits by Leesburg and Loudoun artists.
Artists interested having their work considered for a future exhibit in the Leesburg Town Exhibit
Hall should contact Anne Geiger, staff liaison to the Commission on Public Art, at
ageiger@leesburgva.gov.
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