Arts Equity Collective’s 5th Annual, Survivor’s Ball, Workshops, Awards, & Fashion Show

Arts Equity Collective’s 5th Annual, “ I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Through” Survivor’s Ball, Workshops, Awards, & Fashion Show is a 2-day arts and healing event at the Kennedy Heights Arts Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45213 on Friday, June 26, 2026- Saturday, June 27, 2026. Wear your shades of purple. PLEASE BRING TICKET TO EVENT. 

This event uniquely unifies survivors of ALL types of mental, physical, and emotional trauma such as victims of gun violence, those who have endured childhood trauma, recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders, etc. This empowering event celebrates the survivor community, and provides empowerment and educational support services necessary for their healing journey. It helps survivors connect, reenter, and navigate within the community as a whole.  

"Some Things Must Be Heard" transformative survivor-centered open mic

Three transformative spoken words led by Ed Mabrey, MasterPiece, and Tracy "T-Spirit" Stanton

Fashion show curated by AfroSwag's, Nzingha Byrd.

Awards Ceremony

Meals Included

It's been four years of turning pain into power, survivors finding their voice, being seen, and celebrating their endurance, resilience, and recovery. Survivors are equipped with an artistic toolbox of various art modalities to reduce stress through writing, dance, and visual art. Workshop presenters teach survivors to utilize somatic techniques like journaling and creative writing, meditation, mindfulness, gratefulness, practicing self-care, and relaxation techniques to help support their mental health.