Today, artists have combined their passion for the victims of human trafficking. Their hearts have been moved by those who were sold into slavery, who suffer in darkness, and who are too young to even understand the situation they are in. Collectively, these artists are known as Studio 31:8.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
Proverbs 31:8
This coalition of artists contributes art (i.e. paintings, posters, clothing, journals, etc.) for the purpose of raising funds and awareness to stop the progression of human trafficking. It is their way of using the gifts they have been given to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. The images of rescue, escape, and restoration inspire hope that can only come through Christ and His mercy.
The art is also created to move people into action. By purchasing of the piece of art, people will be contributing to the war against human trafficking because 50% of the proceeds go to Pearl Alliance’s efforts to stop human trafficking.
If you have a passion for art and freeing people from modern-day slavery, check out Studio 31:8.
Studio 31:8 will be traveling the roads of Florida to expose the injustice of human trafficking and provide opportunity for individuals to take action.
Who?
Studio 31:8’s Traveling Art Gallery (TAG). TAG is an anti-human trafficking initiative birthed from a passion to raise awareness, compassion, and resources in the fight against modern slavery. TAG mobilizes cities, communities, and the local church to actively pursue justice and rescuing lives.
What?
An interactive art gallery depicting the live of a child enslaved in sex trafficking. Studio 31:8 will be using both visual and spoken presentations to reveal the valuable role each of us has in administering hope to the hopeless.
When?
Now through July 2nd!
Where?
Churches across Florida. (see schedule)
Pearl Alliance is currently building a safe house in the Saang province of Cambodia. Once completed, the house will shelter 12 boys and girls from human trafficking. In order to make this project a reality, Studio 31:8 is giving 75% of all sales on the TAG tour to Pearl Alliance. The overall goal is to raise $20,000 of the $50,000 needed to build this house.
June 2nd, 10:30AM-2PM
Gainesville, FL
Art Installation Set up on University of Florida Campus
Contact: Sereen Gualtieri 386-848-1612
June 5th, 7pm Meet and Greet
3424 NW 54th Terrace,
Gainesville, FL 32606
A get together for members/organizers of anti-trafficking initiatives in Gainesville, FL. Each organization gets a chance to speak about what they are doing to defeat trafficking and how we can join forces. Contact: Joyce Lui (with an anti-trafficking organization called FIGHT)-352-327-5294
June 11-12th: John 1:14 Challenge Conference
3536 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
Includes an "Art in the Kingdom" workshop (which Sereen will be speaking at) and a Global Marketplace in which many different ministries and organizations are setting up booths (in our case, the installation) to sell products and give out information. Contact: Shana Davis at Vineyard Church-352-371-0838
June 24th - The Darkness Trembles
818 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Contact Sereen: 386-848-1612
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