You may have seen in our recent newsletters that several Talbot Interfaith Shelter guests were the subjects of a short film called ‘Shelter.’ After much anticipation, ‘Shelter’ is set to open next weekend, along with a full art exhibition entitled “To the Edge of Your World” from director and artist Anita Groener, at the Academy Art Museum!
There will be Two Premier Events celebrating ‘Shelter’… Join us for one or both! Admission to both events is FREE!
Saturday, August 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
The 16th is the official opening of the full art exhibition. Watch the movie screening at 3 pm, followed by a panel featuring director Anita Groener, Richard Marks of the Dock Street Foundation, and Chesapeake Film Festival Executive Director Cid Collins Walker (the film was recently accepted into this year’s festival).
Sunday, August 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Join us for a special screening hosted by Talbot Interfaith Shelter. The film will be played at 3:00 pm, followed by a panel featuring Anita Groener, TIS past Board Chair and champion of the project Peter Woicke, and TIS Executive Director Julie Lowe. Light fare and beverages will be available starting at 2:00 pm, and guests are welcome to view the full exhibit ahead of the TIS screening and panel.
Shelter’ is a short, animated documentary that addresses the urgent social and political realities of homelessness while celebrating the transformative work of the Talbot Interfaith Shelter in Easton, MD. The film tells the personal stories of individuals facing hardship as they navigate systemic challenges and strive to rebuild their lives. Through these narratives, ‘Shelter’ reveals the strength of human resilience and the power of compassionate, community-based solutions.
The film is directed by Dutch-Irish artist Anita Groener. She creates installations comprising sculpture, drawing, film, and painting. Her work explores the fragile architectures of memory, home, displacement, and belonging. The stories featured in the film were recorded by American documentary film maker Matt Kresling.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER
