Art shouts from the walls, peeks out between bookshelves, and nestles in the window sills of the restored Hall of Justice building. The beautiful, provocative, quirky, challenging art is part of the “Creative Merger: Justice & Peace” exhibit, on display at the Sacramento County Public Law Library through September.
This year’s juried art exhibit features 63 contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs by lawyers, therapists, mediators, musicians and visual artists. The works depict themes related to peace and social justice. The exhibit is a creative collaboration by California Lawyers for the Arts, Therapists for Social Responsibility, The Sacramento County Public Law Library and The Sacramento Philharmonic. The organizers write, “As people struggle in our communities and around the world we have created an art show that gives voice to and supports us as we navigate towards justice and peace on a local and global scale."
Proceeds from the event and silent auction benefit California Lawyers for the Arts as well as local charities. Most of the art is for sale as well.
The free exhibit will remain at the Law Library through September. It is open during the library’s hours (8am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday, and 9am-4pm Saturday). Click here for an interactive guide to art locations.