| The Peace Mural Comes to Washington |
| A Time for Change ... A Time for Peace … The Time is Now |
| NOW OPEN through January 30 2009 3336 M Street, NW / Washington, DC Gallery Phone: (202) 333-1803 |
| Calendar of Events Click here for updates throughout DC Expo |
| Exhibition Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am – 9pm Fri & Sat: 10am – Midnight Sun: 12noon – 8pm FREE ADMISSION (Donations Requested) DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION |
| Partner Organizations Register Here |
Goals of the Exhibition:
Sponsored by the Peace Mural Foundation, Inc., the aim of this exhibition is
to bring Huong’s Peace Mural to the nation’s capital where it can evoke wide
civic response through the power of art that stimulates dialogue, education,
and creative nonviolent action for peace; But more than simply an exhibition
of art, the Peace Mural is interactive and participatory as it calls forth from
viewers a response through reflection, dialogue and action. Visitors are
invited to “sign on” for peace by adding their own thoughts and comments
to panels scattered throughout the mural.
The exhibition is accompanied with a series of educational events, artistic
presentations and public actions. Most of these sidebar events take place on site at
the exhibition and are sponsored by a variety of local partner organizations. The mural
is both deeply spiritual and politically reflective as it calls forth citizen and community
response. But most of all, it resonates a challenge and hope for peace in ways that
only art can do. It inspires, it disturbs, and evokes personal responsibility. The Peace
Mural is an expression of “people’s art” as it informs and shapes civil society and
stimulates vibrant participatory democracy.
Other Goals of the Exhibition:
(1) To collaborate with local artists in the DC community by inviting qualified applicants
to share their “art for peace” during the exhibition and to take part in seminars that
address the role of art in advancing peace and social justice; efforts will be made to
invite visual, performing and literary artists to be part of the program schedule
throughout the exhibition;
(2) To promote education for peace and conflict transformation by creating a venue for
DC area universities and public policy research organizations to showcase their
programs and co-sponsor collaborative educational events, receptions, symposia, and
forums on diverse themes impacting peacemaking and conflict transformation in
public policy;
(3) To support advocacy organizations that advance public policy initiatives that
illustrate the dynamics of an emerging “culture of peace;”
(4) To stimulate collaboration among peace and justice activists in metropolitan DC;
(5) To engage citizens across diverse faith traditions and to promote interfaith dialogue
for peace;
(6) To engage the multi-ethnic community of metropolitan DC in an expression of cross-
cultural diversity, to demonstrate that the challenge of peacemaking calls forth a
universal response;
(7) To especially reach out to young people to develop the next generation of
peacemakers;
(8) To coordinate the exhibition with concurrent conferences, peace actions, and
related events that may take place at that time in DC, and that reflect themes of peace
and justice;
Sponsored by the Peace Mural Foundation, Inc., the aim of this exhibition is
to bring Huong’s Peace Mural to the nation’s capital where it can evoke wide
civic response through the power of art that stimulates dialogue, education,
and creative nonviolent action for peace; But more than simply an exhibition
of art, the Peace Mural is interactive and participatory as it calls forth from
viewers a response through reflection, dialogue and action. Visitors are
invited to “sign on” for peace by adding their own thoughts and comments
to panels scattered throughout the mural.
The exhibition is accompanied with a series of educational events, artistic
presentations and public actions. Most of these sidebar events take place on site at
the exhibition and are sponsored by a variety of local partner organizations. The mural
is both deeply spiritual and politically reflective as it calls forth citizen and community
response. But most of all, it resonates a challenge and hope for peace in ways that
only art can do. It inspires, it disturbs, and evokes personal responsibility. The Peace
Mural is an expression of “people’s art” as it informs and shapes civil society and
stimulates vibrant participatory democracy.
Other Goals of the Exhibition:
(1) To collaborate with local artists in the DC community by inviting qualified applicants
to share their “art for peace” during the exhibition and to take part in seminars that
address the role of art in advancing peace and social justice; efforts will be made to
invite visual, performing and literary artists to be part of the program schedule
throughout the exhibition;
(2) To promote education for peace and conflict transformation by creating a venue for
DC area universities and public policy research organizations to showcase their
programs and co-sponsor collaborative educational events, receptions, symposia, and
forums on diverse themes impacting peacemaking and conflict transformation in
public policy;
(3) To support advocacy organizations that advance public policy initiatives that
illustrate the dynamics of an emerging “culture of peace;”
(4) To stimulate collaboration among peace and justice activists in metropolitan DC;
(5) To engage citizens across diverse faith traditions and to promote interfaith dialogue
for peace;
(6) To engage the multi-ethnic community of metropolitan DC in an expression of cross-
cultural diversity, to demonstrate that the challenge of peacemaking calls forth a
universal response;
(7) To especially reach out to young people to develop the next generation of
peacemakers;
(8) To coordinate the exhibition with concurrent conferences, peace actions, and
related events that may take place at that time in DC, and that reflect themes of peace
and justice;
| Earlier EVENTS Saturday, Dec. 6 2:00 Reception honoring Poets Against the War Unveiling of new poetry segment of the Peace Mural; Presentation of Courage Award honoring Poets Against the War; 3:00 Poetry Readings, DC Poets Against the War Melissa Tuckey; Katy Richey; Reuben Jackson 4:00 Vignettes from the musical Mountain of Peace By Frances Key, descendent of Francis Scott Key, featuring student performers from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the International Peace Performers; 5:15 Tree of Blessings (DC branch of Brahma Kumaris) 6:00 Global Oneness Pledge Leslie Shapiro and Students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts; 7:00 Vignettes from the musical Mountain of Peace By Frances Key, descendent of Francis Scott Key, featuring student performers from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the International Peace Performers; 8:15 Poetry Readings, DC Poets Against the War Fred Joiner; Yael Flusberg; Eleanor Graves Sunday, Dec. 7 2:00 GRAND OPENING PROGRAM & RIBBON-CUTTING (Gather in Francis Scott Key Park, 1 block west of Gallery) Reception, Speakers, Performers, and unveiling of Huong’s “NO TORTURE.” 4:00 Vignettes from the musical Mountain of Peace By Frances Key, descendent of Francis Scott Key, featuring student performers from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the International Peace Performers; 5:15 Poetry Readings; DC Poets Against the War Rose Marie Berger; Alan King; Joseph Ross 6:15 We Sing Peace, World Children's Choir (Annandale, Va.) 7:00 Vignettes from the musical Mountain of Peace;, By Frances Key, descendent of Francis Scott Key, featuring student performers from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the International Peace Performers; 8:15 Poetry Readings; DC Poets Against the War Amy Melrose; Dan Vera; Carolyn Joyner |
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| Duke Ellington School of the Arts |
| Stewart R. Mott Charitable Trust |
| Institute for Policy Studies |
Grand Opening Dec 6-7
DC Circus Marching Band gather visitors
in Francis Scott Key Park;
Students from Duke Ellington School of
Arts perform in the Mountain of Peace;
Frances Key, Director of The Mountain of
Peace, poses with Artist Huong in front of
the Flag at War.
World Children's Choir perform at Grand
Opening Weekend;
150 Poems for Peace are unveiled in
honor of Poets Against the War.
Roaming Violinist Emily Bullard shares
her gift of peace at Unveiling of Poems.
EARLIER EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 5:
Witness for Peace Holiday Party
Thursday, Dec. 4:
Jim Douglas: JFK and the Unspeakable
Visitors to the Peace Mural Gallery in DC
head Jim Douglass talk about his new
book on JFK and the challenge his
research poses to all political leaders,
including President-Elect Obama, who
have the courage to seek peace with our
enemies
Monday, Dec. 1:
John Dear, SJ: A Persistent Peace
Saturday, Nov. 29:
All Aboard the Peace Train
Photos: All Aboard the Peace Train
(Compliments of Charles Eason)
DC Circus Marching Band gather visitors
in Francis Scott Key Park;
Students from Duke Ellington School of
Arts perform in the Mountain of Peace;
Frances Key, Director of The Mountain of
Peace, poses with Artist Huong in front of
the Flag at War.
World Children's Choir perform at Grand
Opening Weekend;
150 Poems for Peace are unveiled in
honor of Poets Against the War.
Roaming Violinist Emily Bullard shares
her gift of peace at Unveiling of Poems.
EARLIER EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 5:
Witness for Peace Holiday Party
Thursday, Dec. 4:
Jim Douglas: JFK and the Unspeakable
Visitors to the Peace Mural Gallery in DC
head Jim Douglass talk about his new
book on JFK and the challenge his
research poses to all political leaders,
including President-Elect Obama, who
have the courage to seek peace with our
enemies
Monday, Dec. 1:
John Dear, SJ: A Persistent Peace
Saturday, Nov. 29:
All Aboard the Peace Train
Photos: All Aboard the Peace Train
(Compliments of Charles Eason)
| Sponsored by the Peace Mural Foundation |
| Witness Against Torture |
COMING EVENTS:
Dec. 18: Tango For Peace
Dec. 19: Concert: Peace in the City
Dec. 20: Santa's Workshop and Peace Train Parade
Dec. 26: Peace Mural Concert Series
Jan. 2: Peace Mural Concert Series
Jan. 9: Warmongers' Wake
Peace Action Montgomery
Jan. 10: PeaceBuilder's Reception
National Peace Foundation
Jan. 11: DC Chapter NonViolent PeaceForce
Jan. 11: Witness Against Torture: Hector Aristizabal
Jan. 17-20: Special Events: OBAMA INAUGURATION
(Details forthcoming)
Jan. 25: Text the World; Heal the World
Peace X Peace
Jan. 26: 100 Days to Close Guantanamo
Witness Against Torture
Jan. 28: War, Memory and Representation
Institute for Policy Studies
Jan. 29: Defending Human Rights and Nonviolent Activism
Dec. 18: Tango For Peace
Dec. 19: Concert: Peace in the City
Dec. 20: Santa's Workshop and Peace Train Parade
Dec. 26: Peace Mural Concert Series
Jan. 2: Peace Mural Concert Series
Jan. 9: Warmongers' Wake
Peace Action Montgomery
Jan. 10: PeaceBuilder's Reception
National Peace Foundation
Jan. 11: DC Chapter NonViolent PeaceForce
Jan. 11: Witness Against Torture: Hector Aristizabal
Jan. 17-20: Special Events: OBAMA INAUGURATION
(Details forthcoming)
Jan. 25: Text the World; Heal the World
Peace X Peace
Jan. 26: 100 Days to Close Guantanamo
Witness Against Torture
Jan. 28: War, Memory and Representation
Institute for Policy Studies
Jan. 29: Defending Human Rights and Nonviolent Activism
| WASHINGTON POST STORY Dec. 18, 2008 |
