Exhibit features Minn. crime victims' art

Artwork from Minnesota crime victims is about to go on display in St. Paul.

The seventh annual "Art of Recovery" commemorates Minnesota Crime Victims' Rights Week. The exhibit features visual and literary works by crime victims expressing their feelings through art.

The artists and writers are from across Minnesota and are victims of crimes ranging from rape to assault.

The exhibit runs from April 19-June 30 at the Minnesota State Arts Board in Park Square Court in downtown St. Paul. It's free and open to the public.

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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs and the state arts board are co-sponsors.

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The exhibit's artwork and literary submissions can be viewed at http://www.arts.state.mn.us/aor

Information about Crime Victims' Right Week and victim assistance is available at http://www.ojp.state.mn.us

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