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...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jun 6, 20193 min read
Teachers are using "Painting for Peace in Ferguson" in art, social justice, social studies
With more and more tragic news stories seemingly every day, many parents may want to shelter their children and some schools ask teachers...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Sep 12, 20162 min read
Outside in: Paint for Peace Exhibit
Outside In: Paint for Peace exhibits opened around the St. Louis community on August 27 at COCA, an exhibit outside Gallery 210 and the...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Aug 25, 20162 min read
"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...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jul 22, 20161 min read
Ferguson Artist Highlight: Stay Strong Ferguson
Ferguson resident, Darcy Edwin explained how she came up with her painting. "The idea for The Ferguson Tree came from Ferguson Optical's...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jul 14, 20164 min read
Outside In: Paint for Peace at COCA
COCA announces powerful community collaboration to kick off 30th anniversary season August 27 COCA (Center of Creative Arts) announces...
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Carol Klein
Jun 16, 20163 min read
Painting for Peace Featured Artist: AJ Rosenberg "Peace Wish Dove"
In our newest book, Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book for All Ages, we featured stories from some of the artists that contributed to...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 9, 20163 min read
One Year Later the Book Continues to Bring People Together
What started out with only local distribution and a small press run for the children's book Painting for Peace in Ferguson has turned...
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Carol Swartout Klein
May 2, 20151 min read
Our community is honored with a national publishers' award
We were deeply honored to learn yesterday that "Painting for Peace in Ferguson" has been honored with a national gold-medal for being...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Apr 3, 20152 min read
An exciting week in the community
This has been a big week for Painting for Peace in Ferguson. The support for the project has been amazing. Here's a rundown of what's...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 30, 20151 min read
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....
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Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 27, 20151 min read
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...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Mar 20, 20153 min read
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...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Feb 7, 20152 min read
Looking to help? Give your treasure
By: Kurt Greenbaum Perhaps it’s not time you have, but you can donate money or participate in a fundraiser. Here’s a few ideas for how to...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Feb 6, 20152 min read
Looking to help? Give your time & talent
By: Kurt Greenbaum Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? A way to use your skills to support your community? If volunteer work is...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jan 30, 20153 min read
Help us credit Ferguson & South Grand artists
WOW! We have done a lot of digging and we have found more than 150 people who took part in the painting efforts in Ferguson and South...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jan 22, 20151 min read
What can you do in your own neighborhood to make a difference?
By Kurt Greenbaum “We want our children to have faith in the bedrock institutions of our country. But, they also must learn that like the...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jan 22, 20151 min read
How to talk to your kids about civil unrest
By Kurt Greenbaum In the aftermath of events that make your children question some of their most basic needs and personal safety, your...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Jan 12, 20152 min read
Talking to Kids: Answering the difficult questions that arise
By: Kurt Greenbaum Psychologists who deal with children and schools agree on the one most important thing parents must do during...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Dec 17, 20142 min read
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...
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