Opening reception for Artists in Exile exhibition coming soon

RH Smith Mercantile (22 Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis) will host the opening reception for the Artists in Exile exhibition on Saturday, February 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will feature artwork from 33 refugee and displaced painters, poets, and photographers.

The exhibition will offer a variety of artworks for sale, along with signed prints and books by refugee artists and authors and products made by refugee artisans. Proceeds from all sales will benefit the International Rescue Committee, which provides humanitarian relief to people affected by war, conflict, and natural disasters. Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public.

The exhibition is being organized to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis and to support the International Rescue Committee’s efforts.

Registration is not required. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AIEshow.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $5 (cash or checks made out to the International Rescue Committee).

The exhibition will continue through Saturday, March 15. There will be a screening of the film, “The Story Won’t Die,” at the closing reception.