Michigan Heart Gallery

2019 Michigan Heart Gallery Grand Opening

Where? Emagine Theater, 200 N. Main St., Royal Oak. When? April 13, 2019 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.).

We hope to see you at this very special family-friendly event that marks the launch of the 2019 Michigan Heart Gallery, a traveling photographic exhibit featuring youth in foster care who are awaiting forever families and adoption. FREE and open to the public; learn about adoption; gallery viewing; meet waiting youth; special short film; walk the red carpet; food and refreshments; swag bag.

For more information, contact Jessica Thompson at jessica_thompson@judsoncenter.org or call 800-589-6273

Check out Last Year's Heart Gallery (2018)

Click HERE to view the virtual Heart Gallery!

The Michigan Heart Gallery is a traveling photographic exhibit featuring photos of youth currently in the foster care system waiting for their forever family.  MARE worked with over 50 professional photographers from all across the state to make this year's 2018 display possible. The display will showcase 143 waiting youth. 

Below is this year's short film. The film's theme was inspired by a quote from Josh Shipp, a youth motivational speaker. The quote says, "Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story". The film highlights youth in foster care who have hopes and dreams for their future, who need just one caring adult to help them achieve those goals. 

For photographers interested in volunteering their time and talents to the Michigan Heart Gallery, 

register here or contact Jessica Thompson at jessica_thompson@judsoncenter.org.