Stories from the Margins began as a weekly writing and art workshop for people who are or were in the sex trade. Two groups met once a week for four months facilitated by local writer and artist, Dorothy Field. An exhibit of the art was held September 2-5, 2003 at Martin Batchelor Gallery Studio. Following the exhibit, the writing was edited down to a 56-page booklet which also includes a half-hour CD of audio taped stories.

>>The Art: gallery of paintings, photography, and projects

>>The Writing: booklet of stories available as a PDF document

Jannit Rabinovitch, Project Coordinator and one of the founders of PEERS, was responsible for the concept, development, and coordination of the Stories from the Margins Project. Artist and writer Dorothy Field was project facilitator and teacher along with guest teachers Crystal Cook, Margo Farr and Candice Graham. Deb and Yvonne acted as assistant coordinators throughout the project.

For more information or to purchase the booklet or event poster, please contact PEERS at (250) 388-5328.