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Angel's Audio Story - March 11, 2021

"I no longer need justification from anyone. I know now that I will never walk alone and I will never be silenced again." Listen to...

Hannah's Audio Story - March 8, 2021

"There is a story that comes up for me often when I think about the first time that I was silenced..." Listen to Hannah's Story.

Jinna Kim's Audio Story - February 14th, 2021

"I plead for a wider sphere of usefulness for the long submerged women of China..." Listen to Jinna'a Story

Virtual Viewing of the Airing Out the "Dirty" Laundry Installation at The Mint Museum Uptown

Local Photographer, Ernesto Moreno captured some beautiful photos of the installation in late October. I created this video for folks to...

Camerin's Story

White Laundry is a collaboration between dancer Camerin Watson of TAPROOT CLT, visual artist Andrea Downs, and videographer Kevin...

Nikki's Story

Many of us that are local in Charlotte, NC know or have heard Acclaimed Inspirational Performance Artist, Nikki Eason's MOGUL MOMENTS...

Ginny's Story

Some women initially process their stories in ways that are not visual. Ginny created and shared her beautiful spoken word piece at a...

About the Artist & Founder: Andrea Downs

Andrea Downs is a visual artist, activist, community arts organizer, and educator based in Charlotte, NC.

Bunny's Story

My first laundry day was AMAZING! Fellowshipping and hearing with/from all the women from different walks and social standing in life was en

Brionna's Story

I loved that it was an interactive form of storytelling with the artist, their piece, and whoever was able to see it and touch it next.

Eva's Story

I knew I wanted my laundry to pay tribute to two amazing women in my family who impact me daily.

Emily's Story

I wanted something fresh and modern and distinctly female and cheerleader-y, to represent what I'd once thought sisterhood meant.

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