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Peace and Justice

Uncaged Art Exhibit at St. James Cathedral

The “Uncaged Art” exhibit, on loan to the Sanctuary Task Force by the Diocese of San Joaquin and hosted by St. James Cathedral, will open to the public on Saturday, May 20 at 4 pm in Kyle’s Place Gallery at 65 E. Huron. The exhibit is free and open to the public, Mondays through Saturdays from 9 am until 2 pm, through May 28.

“Uncaged Art” showcases artwork by children held in the Tornillo Detention Center in Texas between June 2018 and January 2019. When the detention center closed and officials began throwing out the artwork, a Catholic priest recovered 29 pieces, which comprise the exhibit.

The event is sponsored by the Sanctuary Task ForceAntiracism CommissionHispanic Affairs Committee, and Peace & Justice Committee, four of the diocese’s social justice committees. After May 28, the exhibit will be on tour at metro Chicago churches, non-profits, schools, and libraries. Congregations and groups that would like to host the exhibit can email the Rev. Sandra Castillo.

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