ArtsForward 2025

Moving Through: Navigating Pregnancy, Infant Loss, and Infertility through community and movement.

The Movement Project has been selected as part of the 2025 cohort of ArtsForward grant recipients, a grant program facilitated by ArtsNow aimed to provide resources to support Akron/Summit Cultural Plan’s ten key priorities.

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Moving Through: Navigating Pregnancy, Infant Loss, and Infertility
through community and movement.

Through dance and dialogue, Moving Through gives voice to the often-unspoken journeys of women navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. Led by Artistic Director Megan L. Gargano and The Movement Project team, the project combines movement, community workshops, and storytelling to co-create a powerful performance shaped by real women’s voices. The initiative also includes two community panels, one focused on raising awareness around maternal health disparities, and another highlighting vital resources and support for families navigating loss. Through performance and conversation, Moving Through creates a space for healing, connection, and advocacy, honoring grief while envisioning a more supported future for all mothers and families.

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