Telling Marginalized Stories Through Art
Encounters: Telling Marginalized Stories through Art is an annual community art exhibition where people can encounter powerful stories through the work of local artists.
Join us November 13-16, 2026 at the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA), 1320 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire.
The 2026 theme is
What Defines You Beyond Labels
Every person carries a story that reaches beyond the labels others place on them. This year’s exhibition explores the question: What defines who you are beyond labels?
Interested in participating? Interested in participating? Whether you’re an artist, someone with a story to share, or a volunteer, we’d love to have you involved. Sign up here.
Sign up as an artist or volunteer here!
Additional Resources:
- Read about an art professor’s experience having students participate in the 2025 exhibition in “Encounters with Others: Perspective from a Professor”.
- See the photo gallery of the art and special events from the 2025 Encounters Art Exhibition here.
- More information on hours and special events will be available soon.