Red Shoes Dayton 25 has the honor of representing the Midwest in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This compelling, symbolic art exhibit will be held at the Downtown Dayton Metro Library in their beautiful Atrium, from November 21-25, 2025. Each pair of Red Shoes was painted for this exhibit by survivors of violence, local artists and supporters. We stand with them to bring awareness, protest violence, and to pause to reflect.
The public ceremony will commence on November 22, 2025 at 2pm, and will include the reading of our proclamation from the City of Dayton by Neenah Ellis, a reading of the Poem “These Shoes” and a tribute played by cellist Tara Mar.
“25 Red Shoes” was originally launched in 2009 by international artist Elina Chauvet’s influential art installation “Zapatos Rojos”, to bring awareness and protest Domestic Violence after her own sister died in an act of violence inflicted by her husband. It has since become a global event, with installations in international cities worldwide.
Globally, 140 women and girls are killed by a family member or intimate partner every day. 17% of those murders take place in the United States. 29% of women in the US have reported a form of violence.
This event is free and open to all. Resources will be available on-site about supporting survivors of domestic violence.
For more information about the global movement, please visit www.iwiniwin.org
