The 2nd Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit will take place once again this year in Richmond, VA during May. The exhibit is scheduled to open on the traditional First Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 7, 2010 and include music by the Yiddish Folk Group My Son the Doctor. Events meant to bring awareness to Holocaust themes will continue at Art 6 throughout the month.

This years exhibit which is running in conjunction with national Yom Hoshoah events is expected to  showcase artwork from Hungary, South America, Europe and Israel.

In addition to the visual art component, performance events will run throughout the month including poetry, spoken-word, Jewish storytelling, film and featured speakers meant to bring awareness to Holocaust themes.

Many thanks to the Virginia Holocaust Museum for providing exhibit materials for the event.