Exhale

Expression, Creativity & Healing

Exhale is RISE's annual interactive event and art exhibit supporting survivors of sexual violence. The event creates space for expression, creativity, community and healing while recognizing that experiences with sexual violence and survivorship are different for everyone.

Exhale is held in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and brings together Texas Tech and the Lubbock community through visual and performance art, interactive activities and opportunities to show support for survivors.

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Exhale at Texas Tech

Each spring, RISE hosts Exhale on the Texas Tech campus. The exhibit features submitted artwork alongside interactive activities that encourage creativity, reflection and community support.

Upcoming Exhale Event

Details for the next Exhale event will be announced here.

For questions about Exhale, contact RISE at rise@ttu.edu or 806.742.2110.

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Submit Artwork to Exhale

RISE invites Texas Tech students, faculty and staff and members of the Lubbock community to submit original visual or performance art for Exhale.

Artwork may reflect an artist's experience with sexual violence, healing or survivorship, or express support for survivors. Artwork does not have to directly depict an experience with sexual assault to be submitted.

Artwork Guidelines

• Submissions may include drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, digital art, poetry, songs and other visual or performance art.
• Physical artwork must be labeled with the artist's name and the title of the work.
• Artwork submitted on paper must be framed.
• Artwork on canvas, wood, metal or other materials must include an appropriate method for display.
• Physical artwork should be packaged in a reusable container labeled with the artist's name and number of pieces.
• Artwork must be ready for display when delivered to RISE.

Current Call for Art

Artwork submissions are currently closed. Information about the next Exhale call for art will be posted here when submissions open.

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Support & Resources

Exhale addresses topics related to sexual violence and survivorship. Support is available if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence.

For immediate crisis support, call the Texas Tech Crisis Helpline at 806.742.5555. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, sexual assault or interpersonal violence.

Sexual Assault Prevention & Resources

Student Support Resources