Artwork from the Buzzy's Bees Give Grief a Voice Project, at UCSF Women's Health Center, 1/23/25
UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Presents:
SERENITY: Healing Voices
An Exhibition of Artwork from the Buzzy's Bees Give Grief a Voice Project
Exhibit begins January 13, 2025
Note: Because this is a working medical office, to avoid disruption to doctors and patients, visitors wishing to view artwork must check in with the reception desk on each floor when they arrive, and be respectful of the privacy of patients and staff.
UCSF Women’s Health Center Floors 3 - 6
2356 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Panel speakers will include:
Amanda Drews, MSW, founder of Buzzy’s Bees www.BuzzysBees.org and Give Grief a Voice
Dr. Bonnie Chen, Give Grief a Voice parent
Alma Rocio, Give Grief a Voice parent
Vanessa Smith, Give Grief a Voice artist
About Buzzy’s Bees:
Buzzy’s Bees is an Oregon based 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to change the grief culture surrounding the unexpected loss of a child (stillborn to 12 years old) through outreach, education, and programs offering emotional and financial support.
The name, idea, and passion behind Buzzy's Bees is founder Amanda Drews' son, Hudson, who passed away unexpectedly in 2016 at 13 months of age. Affectionately known as "Buzzy" by friends and family, Buzzy's Bees was launched in January 2017 to honor Hudson's life.
About the Give Grief a Voice Project:
The Give Grief a Voice Project (GGaV) launched in 2019 as a special project through Buzzy's Bees, supporting families who have lost a young child. We provide storytelling and artwork as tools for discussing and processing grief. As of this year we have provided stories and artwork to 64 families from 12 states, Canada, and Australia, with 9 artists, and 6 writers. Families come from diverse backgrounds and each story is personal and unique.
For families who are a part of GGaV, a professional writer listens to and records each family's story, then an artist is commissioned to turn their words into a piece of art representing their child's life, which the family keeps. Buzzy’s Bees fundraises to pay the creatives and provide this gift at no cost to the families. Printed reproductions of the artworks are then displayed in a traveling gallery exhibition that has, so far, been displayed at 10 venues, including semi-permanent installations at the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Oregon and Good Grief Support Centers in New Jersey.
About the Exhibition:
“The ‘Serenity’ series at UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health invites artists to showcase a body of work that inspires relaxation, wellness, and peace. We thank Betty and Gordon Moore whose support makes ‘Serenity’ possible.” - Judy Young, MPH, Executive Director
This exhibit seeks to further Buzzy's Bees’ mission to revolutionize grief culture dominant in North America from its tradition of silence and solitude to one of voice and community. The stigma, loneliness, and shame related to the unexpected death of a child impedes our culture's ability to grieve with families affected by this tragedy. The artwork, testimonials, and information panels invite attendees to bear witness to the grief of others in order to confront their own.
Apply and Stay Connected:
To learn more, visit https://www.BuzzysBees.org, join our newsletter list, and follow us on social media.
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Bereaved parents wishing to participate may apply on our site: https://www.BuzzysBees.org.
For inquiries about the exhibit, please contact Abraham Schroeder abraham @ buzzysbees. com
Grief does not discriminate. Buzzy’s Bees is committed to inclusion across identity and experience. We strive to support a broad and diverse community of grieving families.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2835506-0
