“THE PINK BOW PROJECT”

Karen Hawkins invites you to the opening reception and experience the return of The Pink Bow Project™ on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at Karen Hawkins Studio in Austin, Texas.

This large-scale multimedia installation is designed to envelop its audience. Upon entering the space, visitors encounter over 50 sheer panels suspended from the ceiling like translucent curtains. Massive in scale, each 9' x 4' panel holds 1,000 pink bows—a familiar symbol of childhood innocence. Collectively, the installation contains more than 50,000 bows, representing the number of substantiated cases of childhood sexual abuse reported annually in the United States. While no statistic can fully capture the scope of abuse or account for the countless individuals who never disclose their experiences, the work offers a powerful visual representation of an issue that too often remains hidden.

Admission to the opening reception will be offered through donation-based ticketing, with all proceeds directly benefiting The Pink Bow Project™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness around childhood sexual abuse through art and community engagement.

Your support will help expand the project's reach, support future exhibitions, and further its mission of transforming silence into dialogue, awareness, and action.

KAREN HAWKINS STUDIO

OPENING RECEPTION: November 5th, 2026 from 6pm - 9pm

EXHIBITION ON VIEW: November 5th 2026 - January 1st 2027, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

A Pink Bow Project Community Conversation on Child Safety, Technology, and Prevention

This activation is designed to translate awareness into action by creating an accessible conversation around prevention, online safety, and how adults can better support children in an increasingly connected world. The goal is to move beyond fear-based messaging and instead provide families and community members with knowledge, tools, and resources to engage with children from a place of understanding and confidence.

The conversation will feature a moderated panel of experts representing child safety, law enforcement, technology, and national advocacy perspectives. Together, panelists will explore the realities of online risk, how digital platforms function, what parents and caregivers need to know, and how communities can work together to create safer environments for children.

Raising Safe, Connected Kids will take place as a free community activation during the 2026 Austin Studio Tour and will serve as an extension of the Pink Bow Project exhibit experience. Registration will be required, with encouraged donations benefiting The Pink Bow Project and supporting continued community education and prevention efforts.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

Saturday, November 14  •  5 PM - 7 PM

This November, The Pink Bow Project will be presented as part of the 2026 Austin Studio Tour at Karen Hawkins Studio & Showroom.

We invite you to experience the installation during the Austin Studio Tour and be part of an important conversation around awareness, education, and the protection of children.

KAREN HAWKINS STUDIO

November 14-15 & 21-22, 2026

11 AM - 5PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!