JUDSON CENTER CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT THE ROYAL OAK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS:
May 1, 2024 Daphne Hughes, Hughes Creative, LLC, 248.417.4309,
daphne@hughescreativellc.com
Scott Trudell, Judson Center CDO,
313.283.1055, Scott_Trudell@JudsonCenter.org
JUDSON
CENTER CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT THE
ROYAL OAK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
Exhibit showcases historical artifacts and client stories brought to life
through works of art
Farmington Hills, MI –Non-profit human services agency Judson Center is taking its centennial “Museum of Care” art exhibit to the city
where the organization began in 1924. The Royal Oak
Historical Society and Museum, located at 1411
W. Webster Road, will host the exhibition May 4th through May 30
on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The traveling
interactive art display, which debuted last December at Detroit’s Scarab Club, is
at the heart of Judson Center’s new “Where Care Is An
Art” awareness campaign. The exhibition shines
a creative light on the agency’s 100 years of transforming lives through
unwavering care. Local artists were paired with 10 Judson Center clients to
create 10 pieces of art that illustrate the clients’ journey from facing
challenges to achieving positive outcomes through the care provided by the
agency.
“One hundred years is a long time, and we felt Judson Center’s story needed to
be told in a unique way,” said Judson Center President & CEO Lenora
Hardy-Foster. “The creative art pieces in our Museum of Care offer an emotional
and inspirational look at the life-changing care we have provided to thousands
of children, families and individuals through our autism, behavioral and
primary healthcare, disability, foster care, adoption, and mentoring services.”
In addition to the artwork, the Museum of Care exhibit features an in-depth
historical timeline of Judson Center’s growth, along with artifacts — many of
which have never been seen before by the public — and photographs from the
agency’s 100 years of serving the Royal Oak community and beyond.
“Our mission at the museum is to preserve the history of the Royal Oak
community,” said Royal Oak Historical Society Museum Curator Johanna Schurrer.
“Judson Center’s legacy is an important part of this city’s heritage. The
agency started at the corner of 13 Mile and Greenfield Roads, and it remains
there today as a vital resource for the community. Our museum is a perfect
place to showcase Judson Center’s history and impact.”
Judson Center’s partner on the Museum of Care project, Doner Detroit, designed the campaign and exhibit. Doner put out the call for
local artists to participate in this rare opportunity to use their creative
gifts for a great cause.
“The amazing care that Judson Center has provided to this community over the
past 100 years needs to be seen, felt and experienced,” said Doner Chief
Operating Officer Craig Conrad. “When we set out to gain a deeper understanding
of Judson Center’s services and clients, we knew right away that we had the
opportunity to go beyond expressing that care in traditional marketing. We know
art, as it surpasses boundaries and evokes emotion, was the perfect way to
crystalize these stories for Judson Center’s centennial celebration.”
As an extension of the Museum of Care exhibit, Judson Center and Doner collaborated
on a short
video featuring the agency’s clients, the
participating artists, and the creation of the art pieces. Visitors to the Royal Oak Historical Society
and Museum will be able to scan a QR code for each piece of art to view the
individual videos of the Judson Center clients and read in-depth versions of
their stories.
Admission to Judson Center’s Museum of Care art exhibit is free and open to the
public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on
May 4th through May 30th.
About
Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum
Founded in 1939, the Royal Oak Historical
Society is a private, non-profit organization managed by a curator and team of
volunteers. The organization collects, preserves, and makes information and
objects available that reflect Royal Oak’s past for current and future
generations. The Society is also committed to ensuring that a significant
portion of contributions directly support philanthropic initiatives through The
Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.
About Judson Center
Judson
Center, trusted by Michigan families
for 100 years, is a non-profit human services agency providing expert,
comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted
by abuse and neglect, autism, and developmental, behavioral and physical health
challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being, and maximum potential.
Judson Center also offers integrated primary healthcare for all through Judson Center Health in Warren and is a Certified Community
Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Since opening its doors in 1924, Judson
Center has grown to change the lives of more than 13,000 children, adults, and
families each year. Judson Center has offices in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland,
Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. As part of our centennial
celebration, Judson Center has launched the "Where
Care Is An Art" awareness
campaign, which uses artwork to illustrate the inspirational and emotional
stories of our clients. Judson Center's headquarters are located at 30301
Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3277. Learn more
at www.judsoncenter.org.
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