Community art project shines light on stigmatized groups

Community art project shines light on stigmatized groups

BRAINERD — A point of pride, a way to relax, a conversation starter. “Quiet Voices Seen” is all of those things, a book largely without typeface but still communicating a powerful message. An initiative spearheaded by Lakes Area Justice Table with funding from Region V+ Mental Health Initiative, the little book packs a punch with pictures of art projects from community members with unique stories to tell. Featured artists have faced stigma relat…