Aryana Noroozi
Students, families, artists, and community members gathered for the Body of Freedom community arts opening exhibition at the The Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties. The exhibition featured collaborative works created by students and local artists which explored themes of freedom, identity, and justice. The evening featured live performances including spoken word and dance as well as visual arts’ installations.
The Body of Freedom is an expansive collaborative project uniting The Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties, the Riverside Arts Magnet Program at Ramona High School, Division 9 Gallery, and the City of Riverside. It intends to support local artists and create inclusive, community-based art workshops rooted in social justice and equity.
Programming was offered in the Fall of 2025 and Winter 2026, including workshops in paper mâché, mosaic art, poetry, collage, quilting, mural painting and more.
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