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Reflections of Ferguson– five years later

Carol Swartout Klein

Aug 2, 20193 min read

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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"Seeds" Proverb painting by Andrea McMurray

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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Featured Artists: Mary & Karen "Shalom Peace Sign Hand"

Danni Eickenhorst

Jun 30, 20161 min read

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...

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Painting for Peace in Ferguson wins recognition from ILA, Missouri Center for the Book and Missouri

Carrie Zukoski

Jun 23, 20162 min read

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,...

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Join the artists that inspired a nation by creating your own art inspired by theirs

Danni Eickenhorst

May 17, 20163 min read

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...

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Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book will be available May 2016

Danni Eickenhorst

Mar 29, 20163 min read

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...

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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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Painting for Peace starts conversations across the nation

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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Thank you open house to be held for volunteers, artists & business owners

Carol Swartout Klein

Feb 10, 20151 min read

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....

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How to talk to your kids about tolerance

Carol Swartout Klein

Feb 6, 20152 min read

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...

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UPDATE: Book moves into production, February delivery expected

Carol Swartout Klein

Jan 27, 20151 min read

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...

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Painting for Peace in Ferguson Available for Pre-Order NOW!

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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Carol Swartout Klein

Dec 9, 20143 min read

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...

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