Witness: Sound and Body An Evening of Sound, Movement & Embodied Art

An intimate evening of immersive sound and movement within Kris Bespalec’s Sacred Bodies: Sanctuary at The 109 Gallery. Witness: Sound and BodyAn Evening of Sound, Movement & Embodied Art Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6–8 PM Sound performance begins at 6:30 PM The 109 Gallery 109 Gordon Street Historic Downtown Chickamauga, GA 30707 Tickets: $35 per person | Limited Capacity About the Evening For one evening, Sacred Bodies: Sanctuary transforms stillness into sound and movement. Join us for Witness: Sound and Body, an intimate sensory experience within artist Kris Bespalec's immersive sculptural installation at The 109 Gallery. Guests are invited to enter the gallery beginning at 6 PM, taking time to gather, reflect, and experience the quiet presence of the artwork. At 6:30 PM, Surreina Gerbman, founder and steward of Elaruna Sanctuary of Sound & Light, will open the space through an immersive sound performance centered on listening and presence. Movement by Sarah Yvonne, choreographer and director of Ballet Esprit, will follow, unfolding in relationship to the sound, sculptural forms, and bodies gathered within the gallery. For one evening, Sanctuary becomes something encountered not only through sight, but through sound, movement, body, and shared presence. About the Artists Surreina Gerbman | Sound With over 30 years of experience in the healing arts, Surreina creates immersive soundscapes through singing bowls and other instruments, inviting deep listening, reflection, and connection. She is the founder and steward of Elaruna Sanctuary of Sound & Light, a space dedicated to healing, embodiment, and the experiential study of spiritual practice. Learn more: https://surreina.offeringtree.com/ Sarah Yvonne | Movement A lifelong advocate for the arts, Sarah is a choreographer and director of Ballet Esprit. She has directed and facilitated numerous choreographed and improvisational dance collectives and choreographed and produced more than a dozen full-length ballets. Her work explores the expressive possibilities of movement, bringing the physical presence of the body into conversation with its surroundings. Learn more: https://www.balletesprit.com/ About the Exhibition Kris Bespalec | Sacred Bodies: Sanctuary October 17 – December 4, 2026 Sacred Bodies is an evolving sculptural body of work exploring the act of bearing witness, to see and be seen, and the experience of presence through gestures and sacred placemaking. Created with salt, plant-based fibers, dye, and illumination, Sanctuary invites visitors to enter, breathe, and soften within the stillness and glow of the sculptural forms. This special activation extends the exhibition beyond observation, inviting new relationships between the artwork, the body, and the shared experience of gathering. Your Ticket Includes $35 per person • Admission to the immersive sound bath and performance through movement & dance. • Two complimentary drink tickets • Complimentary curated small bites • Time to explore Kris Bespalec's installation Your participation directly supports the artists sharing their talents with our community. Proceeds from this special program go toward compensating the participating artists. Evening Schedule 6:00 PM | Doors open, guests gather and explore the installation 6:30 PM | Opening Remarks followed by the Immersive sound performance by Surreina Gallegos Gerbman Following the sound performance | Movement performance by Sarah Yvonne 8:00 PM | Evening concludes A Few Things to Know This is an intimate, sensory-focused gallery experience. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:15 PM to settle into the space before the performance begins. Tickets are limited to preserve the atmosphere of the installation and experience. Free parking is available throughout historic downtown Chickamauga, including the public lot just before the railroad tracks, street parking, and nearby public parking areas. We look forward to sharing this extraordinary evening with you. The 109 Gallery 109 Gordon Street, Chickamauga, Georgia Where art becomes something we not only witness, but experience together. www.the109gallery.com @the109gallery