Rockwall artists to unveil Go Blue wall supporting child advocacy

The Rockwall Art League and the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County will bring art and child-safety advocacy together at The Hub at Fate Station, where a new Go Blue wall will be unveiled during a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25. The event at 110 Greenhill Lane, third floor, in Fate will feature 30 donated works by Rockwall-area artists, and proceeds from the display will benefit the advocacy center.

The reception is open to the public and RSVPs are recommended. Guests also will be able to tour The Hub’s art exhibit, which includes more than 60 works by local artists, while taking part in wine tasting, light bites, giveaways and other surprises. Rockwall Art League president Tammy Pennington said the project is meant to “show how art can bring people together, raise awareness, and support children and families in the community.”

The unveiling ties directly to the Children’s Advocacy Center’s Go Blue for Kids campaign, which the nonprofit runs every April during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The center says blue is the official color used to raise awareness about child abuse, and Rockwall County and its cities issue proclamations each April to recognize the month and keep child safety in public view.

This year’s awareness calendar already included the center’s 8th annual kickoff party on March 26 at Standard Service in Heath, along with its 10th Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala scheduled for April 25 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The June wall installation extends that effort beyond April and places the message in one of Fate’s busiest community spaces.

The advocacy center describes itself as an interagency, multidisciplinary nonprofit that serves children affected by abuse, trauma and violence, while also working to prevent child abuse through education and training. It says it helps children victimized by sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect or witnessed violence and provides a safe, secure, confidential, child-friendly environment where healing can begin.

The center is also clear about what families should do when they suspect abuse: Texas law requires adults to report suspected child abuse to the state hotline at 1-800-252-5400, or to call 911 if a child is in immediate danger. For Rockwall County residents, the wall is meant to be more than a display. It is a public reminder that protecting children depends on awareness, reporting and community action.