THINGS WE CARRY
What Children Create. What We Hold. How We Connect.

THE ART IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

More than 200 young artists came together to create four enormous collaborative canvases exploring the feelings, memories, treasured objects, stories, and loss we all carry with us. We all have such things that we carry with us. And when it’s hard to put into words, we can share it with our art.

DON'T JUST LOOK AT THE ART. CONNECT WITH IT.

On October 3, these works move into Gallery 901 in Evanston for an intergenerational art experience where children and adults can not only see what the young artists created, but add their own stories and creative marks. The exhibit is on view through November but we will hold two special opening receptions to celebrate with the community.

FOUR CANVASES. HUNDREDS OF STORIES.

Each canvas began with children's ideas, marks, and stories. It all became something larger through collective making.

OWN THE ORIGINAL WORKS

Each of the four canvases was created collectively by approximately 30–60 young artists as part of Things We Carry.

These original works are being offered for auction, with opening bids beginning at $1,000.
Proceeds help carry this work into three more communities.
You don't have to wait until Oct 3rd, they are ready to be bid on NOW!
Go to our Auctions Page to find them!

WANT TO SEE THE ARTWORK JOURNEY?

Explore each piece, and peek into the process behind the exhibition.

EXPLORE THINGS WE CARRY → BROWSE HERE!

WHAT TO EXPECT

The event is FREE to attend. Donations are welcome. Please register for your ticket.

Throughout the the two receptions we'll have:

1–4 PM | FAMILIES + KIDS

🖌️ Our Love Cloud - Honor someone or a pet you miss by adding to our collective canvas
🎨 Interactive art experiences
🎟️ Raffles
🖼️ Bidding on artwork & special experiences
💬 Founder Sharing

Clay Sculpture Workshop — Create something you treasure.
Scavenger Hunt BINGO
Family-Friendly Raffle Prizes
Snacks, Treats & Kid-Friendly Drinks

6–8 PM | ADULTS ONLY

🖌️ Our Love Cloud - Honor someone or a pet you miss by adding to our collective canvas
🎨 Interactive art experiences
🖼️ Bidding on artwork & special experiences
💬 Founder Sharing

Tote bag Customization - Personalize a limited edition Things We Carry tote bag
Docent Tour — Hear about the making of the art and the story behind their interactive elements
Small Bites + Adult Beverages
Storytelling from People Connected to the Work

HELP US CARRY THIS WORK FORWARD

Our goal is to raise $12,000 to help bring intergenerational grief education through art and story to three more communities.

Rooster & Hen Resources believes connection is something we practice. Through art, storytelling, and intergenerational experiences, we help children and the adults around them explore feelings, memory, loss, and connection together—before a crisis comes.

Your support helps us create more experiences like Things We Carry and bring this work to more communities.

💙 $12,000 = THREE MORE COMMUNITIES

Rooster & Hen Resources, Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered organization. All proceeds from this event will benefit Rooster & Hen Resources' grief education work through art and story.

Things We Carry

An Intergenerational Art Show & Fundraiser