'Where Does Your Head Lie?' to show plight of homeless

COEUR d'ALENE - The Human Rights Education Institute is hosting an art exhibit by Art on the Edge entitled "Where Does Your Head Lie?" which will open on Friday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. as part of Homelessness Awareness Week.

"Guests will be invited into a back alley scene where they will be challenged to consider what makes a home and what does a house look like," said Art on the Edge Director Jeni Riplinger. "We want people to consider the question, 'What do we need to feel safe and secure?'"

"Where Does Your Head Lie?" will be created by the youth living in St. Vincent de Paul's shelters and transitional housing and artists from Lucky Monkey Trading Company.

"St. Vincent de Paul's youth had a hand in every aspect of this show," according to a press release.

Heather Keen, director of programs and community outreach at HREI, said its mission is to promote human rights.

"We are happy to partner with St. Vincent de Paul and Art on the Edge to help bring attention to the issue of homelessness in our community," she said.

The free exhibit will be open during Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 11-18.