JUNE 1ST, 2010
Susan E. Totter, Library Director
The Dover Plains Library was founded in 1904 and has the special feature of the Gail O’Brien Memorial Garden. The Peace Pals Art Exhibition has been added to the variety of children programs offered at the Kids Port section of the Library.
Ann Marie Robustelli
Executive Assistant & Community Relations
At The World Peace Sanctuary
www.worldpeace.org
May 1st and 2nd, 2010
The World Peace Prayer Society’s (WPPS) Peace Pole and Peace Pals Art Exhibition joined over 100 artists at the Spring for Art Show weekend in Millerton, New York.
Ann Marie Robustelli of The World Peace Sanctuary, headquarters of WPPS joined the many artists from the tri-state area to proudly display The Peace Pole, handcrafted at The World Peace Sanctuary and Peace Pals International children’s Artwork, submitted by youth from around the world.
Ann Marie explained the importance of self expression by utilizing the arts and creativity to build community and foster greater human understanding and world peace. She said, “The true meaning of community is where individuals and groups are collectively involved in the creative process to nurture self-worth, strengthen relationships and celebrate the diversity of life and that is the essences of our work at The World Peace Prayer Society, through The Peace Pole Project and Peace Pals International. May Peace Prevail On Earth!”
Artist participation doubled to 100! Eclectic, eccentric and electric are all adjectives one could use to describe Millerton’s Spring for Art evening on May 1, when nearly every business in town—from Elyse Harney Real Estate and Gilmor Glass to Little Gates & Company and the Motorworks—exhibited work by local artists, and served wine and cheese. The warm weather contributed to the street-party atmosphere as giddy merchants anticipated a busy summer season now that Millerton has evolved—to the shock and delight of many who’ve been around town for more than a decade—into a day-trip destination.
Ann Marie Robustelli
Executive Assistant & Community Relations
At The World Peace Sanctuary
www.worldpeace.org
2009
Feb 12th-15th, 2010
Four day local Artist Show opened on Friday evening at the South Dover United Methodist Church in Wingdale, New York.
The show highlighted local artists work, student photography, mixed media, and artisan jewelry. Kids Art Craft Table was available for children under 6.
Ann Marie Williams, of The World Peace Prayer Society, met the artists and listened to their heartwarming stories about how they created their art!
Artists included: Cindy Snow, Adam Riffenburg, Maria Polhemus, and Nan Hasting’s
Sue Hennely, Eileen Gunning, Kathy Sullivan, Joanne Yager (our host)
Submissions from Peace Pals International Art Exhibition.
Calling out to Youth around the globe.
Join us in our 2010 Youth Campaign to spread universal Peace Message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.”
Please send us a photograph of yourself, holding up your personal “May Peace Prevail On Earth,” message in your language.
We will be compiling the images and creating a short music video of the many Faces of Peace. We will also be using your images on our News Blog.
Be sure to pass this along to your friends!
Email photos to: annmarie@worldpeace.org
February 5, 2010
Calling out to Youth around the globe.
Join us in our 2010 Youth Campaign to spread the Universal Peace Message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.”
Please send us a photograph of yourself, holding up your personal “May Peace Prevail On Earth,” message in your language.
We will be compiling the images and creating a short music video of the many Faces of Peace.
We will also be using your images on our News Blog.
Be sure to pass this along to your friends!
Email photos to: annmarie@worldpeace.org
November-2009
TWO pupils have scooped prestigious international awards after their school spread the message of peace and goodwill across the borough.
Youngsters at St Paul’s Primary School, Royton, have been passing on the wisdom of
“May Peace Prevail on Earth”.
It is one of the first schools in England to pursue the Peace Education Programme written by Glenda Thornton, associated with The World Peace Prayer Society and The Allanton Sanctuary in Scotland and has been active in the promotion of The World Peace Flag Ceremony throughout Oldham.
As part of the work to spread the message of international peace and community cohesion, three classes — Year One, Two and Five — took part in the 12th Annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards, a Programme of The World Peace Prayer Society-Nurturing inner peace and global awareness in youth around the world. They were asked to design and create a piece of artwork which celebrated and illustrated the message, May Peace Prevail On Earth, and incorporated the theme for the 2009 Peace Pals International Exhibition and Awards.
Judges received 4,000 entries from 33 countries, and two talented pupils emerged triumphant, with Amelia Hall (10) awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ and classmate Mia Newman (10) granted the ‘Ambassador for Peace for England’ award.
The duo’s achievements were celebrated in an assembly, where they received certificates for their artwork.
Jane Jefferson, who coordinated the project and delivers the Peace Education Programme in the school, said: “We are very proud of our pupils’ achievement.
“We at St Paul’s are dedicated to the vision of community cohesion and international peace.
“Our links with The World Peace Prayer Society is helping us as a school to move forward in our work towards a happier, more contented and peaceful society.
“The message is that peace begins within us all and this philosophy was expressed beautifully by our pupils through the art competition. We are so proud that their efforts and attitudes have been internationally recognised.”
To learn more about Peace Pals International, please click on the link below: http://www.worldpeace.org/activities_peacepals.html
Reporter:
RICHARD HOOTON
Date online: 30/11/2009
September 19th, 2009
Nicole Arden Sim, 13 years old from St. Jude Catholic School received the International Peace Pals Art Exhibition 2009 Ambassador of Peace Award.
Raina Sheena Sy, 15 years old from Lorenzo Ruiz Academy recieved the International Peace Pals Art Exhibition 2009 Honorable Mention Award.
September 19th, 2009
Josh Malcolm Manto is the 2nd Place Winner (Category 1-age 5-8 years old) of the Peace Pals International Exhibition and Arts Awards.
September 19th, 2009
Omkar Ajit Sakharkar,13 years old received the International Peace Pals Art Exhibition 2009 Honorable Mention Award.
