Medicine and its practitioners have worked to improve the lives of people for millennia. Since the advent of medicine, there have also been visual artists to document procedures, illustrate manuals, and create works exploring the emotional aspects of the field. Kaviar Gallery is providing a showcase for visual artists addressing the various components of health and medicine in their work. Through “Donate without Loss” we hope to shed light on the prevalence of medicine in our lives. We also wish to raise awareness for blood/bone marrow stem cell donation, and the fact that it’s no longer an invasive procedure in over 90% of cases. There is a critical need for donors; the average person currently only has a 60% chance of finding a match. For non-Caucasian ethnicities, the chance of a match falls to only 20%.

“Donate without Loss” will run from May 26th – August 26th. The Opening Reception will be held at Kaviar Gallery on May 26th 6-9PM during the F.A.T Friday Trolley Hop! We are partnering with Louisville Visual Art to get the word out about the importance of donor need; we are looking for $7,000 to cover the cost of a billboard and media advertising. If you or your organization can help with any portion of this, contact Craig Kaviar: ckaviar@gmail.com or 502-938-6762.

WHAT: “Donate without Loss”
WHERE: Kaviar Forge & Gallery
WHEN: Opening Reception, May 26, 6-9PM
Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 12-6, Saturday 12-4
(For a complete list of the artists, visit craigkaviargallery.com)