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The Clothesline Project

A Powerful Display of Awareness, Resilience, and Strength

Every April - Various Exhibits

In honor of
Sexual Assault Awareness Month &
Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Clothesline Project is a powerful, community-centered event and part of a national campaign that began in 1990. It brings together survivors of child abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence, along with their allies, to create shirts that honor their experiences and reflect their stories of survival and healing.

Through this shared expression, the project raises awareness about the impact of violence and abuse, uplifts the resilience of survivors, and creates space to break the silence—ensuring every story is heard, believed, and respected.

Hosted by The Cottage, Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center, the Clothesline Project comes to life through meaningful partnerships across our community. Each gathering creates an opportunity for connection, reflection, and collective healing.

Throughout April—Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month—we partner with organizations across Athens to host gatherings, including:

  • April 1: Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Awareness Month Begins
  • April 2: Bigger Vision — 95 North Ave | 4:30–6:00 PM
  • April 10: UGA Take Back the Night — Nuçi’s Space | 6:00–10:00 PM
  • April 16: Athens Area Homeless Shelter — 620 Barber St | 6:00–7:00 PM
  • April 19: TVM Open Mic Night — 108 Park Ave | 6:00–8:00 PM
  • April 21: Denim Day — UGA Pavilion | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
  • Project Safe: Private gathering

Together, these partnerships help create a community where survivors are supported and awareness leads to action.

If you’re interested in collaborating to bring the Clothesline Project to your organization or community, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you. Please click below to learn more or reach out to CottageHotline@gmail.com.

April 2026 Clothesline Project Events

Bigger Vision

April 2, 2026

95 North Ave.

5:00-6:00PM

UGA Take Back the Night

April 10, 2026

Nuci's Space

6:00-10:00PM

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

April 16, 2026

620 Barber St.

6:00-7:00PM

TVM Open Mic Night

April 19, 2026

Athentic Brewing Company

108 Park Ave

6:00-8:00PM

Denim Day

April 21, 2026

UGA Tate Pavilion

10:30AM-12:30PM

What They Were Wearing Exhibit

April 23, 2026

UGA Tate

9:00AM-4:00PM

Would You Like to Host the Clothesline Project?

Reach out to The Cottage to schedule facilitation of the Clothesline Project at your agency or organization.

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