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United for Peace in New Orleans


 Contact: Charles Anderson *For Immediate Release*

Tel: (908) 328-7956

Email: chuckoanderson25 at yahoo.com



 Portraits for Peace

A Community Art Project Promoting Nonviolence in New Orleans


 On Saturday, September 20th, from 12pm until 6pm at XO Studios in the
Marigny (2833 Dauphine), United for Peace in New Orleans in collaboration
with NOLA Rising and Recycle for the Arts will host Portraits for Peace.
Artist from the surrounding community are invited to paint a portrait of one
of the victims of violence who have been lost since Katrina. The portraits
will be used for a 'Peace Pilgrimage' on November 1st where the families
will walk with the portraits in hand around the city that day.

"Art has always created dignity and worth in man. These victims who lost
their lives to the inhumanity of man will be lifted up in grand portrayals
of their life. Their face will be given a richer humanity than what is
offered in the public arena day to day. Where there is destruction, artist
will forge creation, " says Charles Anderson, founder of United for Peace in
New Orleans. Each person who has been killed since Katrina will be
represented in art at the march. Those victims who do not have pictures
available will be represented in name plaques and poetry create at the
'Portrait for Peace' gathering.

 United for Peace in New Orleans is a coalition of concerned citizens using
nonviolent methods to build peace in New Orleans.


 If you would like more information about this event or to schedule an
interview, please call Charles Anderson at (908) 328-7956 or email Mr.
Anderson at chuckoanderson25 at yahoo.com



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