Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPoGO) is presenting their fifth annual exhibit entitled Art of Prevention at the Sur St. Clair Gallery. Nine artists will be presenting original works made of condoms that, according to Celeste Ribbins, PPoGO's Director of Media and Marketing, "represent their personal interpretations of prevention." The artists will list the value of their pieces at the show, but those interested in taking home their favorite piece of condom-art can negotiate with them. Ribbins' favorite piece from last year, Michaela Kent's black and purple Corset of Prevention, is now hanging in the PPoGO's Columbus headquarters.
Ribbins says this event targets all supporters of Planned Parenthood and anyone interested in learning about responsible family planning. All of the proceeds of this event will go to the Toledo branch of Planned Parenthood, which Ribbins characterizes as "very active" in the area, citing their health center, community leadership council, collaborations with the YWCA and YMCA, and plans to launch a community education program.
Despite dramatic actions by conservatives in the Ohio legislature to marginalize Planned Parenthood in the state, essentially denying them state funding in the budget signed by Governor John Kasich in early August, Ribbins is confident that Toledo's access to Planned Parenthood's services is secure; "We have known for a couple of years now that there are […] legislators who have said they want to end funding for Planned Parenthood, so […] we have gone directly to the federal government to compete with the state for those funds. In the Toledo area most of our funding comes from the federal government rather than the state. We are one of 21 health centers [in Ohio], so we have the ability to look more broadly at […] our health centers so (our funding) is not solely community by community."
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has several more events planned for the year, including a rally at the State House in Columbus on October 2nd. Ribbins, though, is particularly excited about this year's Art of Prevention, because it allows PPoGO to interact directly with the community they serve.
"I think it's important for people to understand that regardless of what's going on at the statehouse, it's important for us to know that we have the support of the community. We love to see people at these events.”
The fifth annual ‘Art of Prevention’ art show takes place on Wednesday, September 25, at the Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 S. St. Clair St. 6pm. $50. To purchase tickets, visit artofprevention.com
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPoGO) is presenting their fifth annual exhibit entitled Art of Prevention at the Sur St. Clair Gallery. Nine artists will be presenting original works made of condoms that, according to Celeste Ribbins, PPoGO's Director of Media and Marketing, "represent their personal interpretations of prevention." The artists will list the value of their pieces at the show, but those interested in taking home their favorite piece of condom-art can negotiate with them. Ribbins' favorite piece from last year, Michaela Kent's black and purple Corset of Prevention, is now hanging in the PPoGO's Columbus headquarters.
Ribbins says this event targets all supporters of Planned Parenthood and anyone interested in learning about responsible family planning. All of the proceeds of this event will go to the Toledo branch of Planned Parenthood, which Ribbins characterizes as "very active" in the area, citing their health center, community leadership council, collaborations with the YWCA and YMCA, and plans to launch a community education program.
Despite dramatic actions by conservatives in the Ohio legislature to marginalize Planned Parenthood in the state, essentially denying them state funding in the budget signed by Governor John Kasich in early August, Ribbins is confident that Toledo's access to Planned Parenthood's services is secure; "We have known for a couple of years now that there are […] legislators who have said they want to end funding for Planned Parenthood, so […] we have gone directly to the federal government to compete with the state for those funds. In the Toledo area most of our funding comes from the federal government rather than the state. We are one of 21 health centers [in Ohio], so we have the ability to look more broadly at […] our health centers so (our funding) is not solely community by community."
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has several more events planned for the year, including a rally at the State House in Columbus on October 2nd. Ribbins, though, is particularly excited about this year's Art of Prevention, because it allows PPoGO to interact directly with the community they serve.
"I think it's important for people to understand that regardless of what's going on at the statehouse, it's important for us to know that we have the support of the community. We love to see people at these events.”
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The fifth annual ‘Art of Prevention’ art show takes place on Wednesday, September 25, at the Sur St. Clair Gallery, 1 S. St. Clair St. 6pm. $50. To purchase tickets, visit artofprevention.com
