Another lovely tribute to #STL's peace murals
This video escaped our notice earlier. It was produced and posted about four months ago by Grain Inc., a St. Louis creative marketing...
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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 15, 20152 min read
Ferguson teacher talks about using Painting for Peace in class
Cristina Stoverink lives and works in Ferguson as a teacher at Central Elementary School, where she's led first-grade classes for six...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Apr 14, 20151 min read
Grateful for a wonderful new review
We're deeply grateful for a new review of "Painting for Peace in Ferguson" from the Midwest Book Review, which was established in 1976,...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Apr 8, 20152 min read
Reminded of a Sept. 11 book by first-graders
Susan Shelton knows a little something about using children’s literature to help students cope with overwhelming turmoil. The Hazelwood...
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Carol Swartout Klein
Apr 7, 20151 min read
'I believe in the power of art'
If you didn't get a chance to see our longer video about Painting for Peace in Ferguson, here's another chance to take a look. This...
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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 12, 20151 min read
First copies of book available at Book Signing at Ferguson Farmer's Market Feb 21
Stop by Ferguson Farmer's Market to get the first copies of Painting for Peace in Ferguson. Paperback editions will be for sale that day....
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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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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
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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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 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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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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