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Reflections of Ferguson– five years later
It’s been a long journey for the people of Ferguson and Michael Brown’s family since August 2014. By documenting the Paint for Peace...
Carol Swartout Klein
Aug 2, 20193 min read
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"Seeds" Proverb painting by Andrea McMurray
Andrea's artwork is based on a powerful expression that was originally attributed to the Greek poet, Dinos Christianopoulus, and which...
Carol Swartout Klein
Aug 25, 20162 min read
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Featured Artists: Mary & Karen "Shalom Peace Sign Hand"
Mary Krummenacher's father, Karl, had owned a camera store across the street from where she and Karen Bult painting their design. The...
Danni Eickenhorst
Jun 30, 20161 min read
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Painting for Peace in Ferguson wins recognition from ILA, Missouri Center for the Book and Missouri
The children's book, Painting for Peace in Ferguson, recently received three new recognitions. The International Literacy Association,...
Carrie Zukoski
Jun 23, 20162 min read
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Join the artists that inspired a nation by creating your own art inspired by theirs
Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book for All Ages available at select St. Louis events starting May 24, 2016 Painting for Peace: A...
Danni Eickenhorst
May 17, 20163 min read
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Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book will be available May 2016
Preorder the book now We are thrilled to announce the next chapter for Painting for Peace! Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book written by...
Danni Eickenhorst
Mar 29, 20163 min read
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Fourth week at No. 1, thanks to you
We're so honored that you've made Painting for Peace in Ferguson the No. 1 children's book in St. Louis for the fourth straight week....
Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 30, 20151 min read
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Plywood boards wouldn't do! 'We HAD to paint them!'
Jade Bugett Hygrade tells it like it is in this short video clip with her mother, Janice Bugett Hygrade. You won't want to miss this...
Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 27, 20151 min read
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Painting for Peace starts conversations across the nation
We're excited to share that Painting for Peace in Ferguson has been featured prominently in media nationwide, and grateful for the...
Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 20, 20153 min read
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Thank you open house to be held for volunteers, artists & business owners
A special thank-you reception will be held for artists, volunteers and business owners who took part in the painting for peace efforts....
Carol Swartout Klein
Feb 10, 20151 min read
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How to talk to your kids about tolerance
By: Kurt Greenbaum The National Association of School Psychologists has an online resource guide with ideas about how to address issues...
Carol Swartout Klein
Feb 6, 20152 min read
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UPDATE: Book moves into production, February delivery expected
BIG NEWS! Today, the book moves into production! We hope to have printed copies in hand and out for delivery in Feb. 100% of the proceeds...
Carol Swartout Klein
Jan 27, 20151 min read
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Painting for Peace in Ferguson Available for Pre-Order NOW!
The children’s book, PAINTING FOR PEACE IN FERGUSON, written in verse by author Carol Swartout Klein tells the story of the community...
Carol Swartout Klein
Dec 17, 20142 min read
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Painting for Peace in Ferguson Book
Layla Dog Press and author Carol Swartout Klein are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of a children’s book based on the...
Carol Swartout Klein
Dec 9, 20143 min read
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