Blog | painting-for-peace

Carol Swartout Klein

May 11, 20151 min read

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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Our community is honored with a national publishers' award

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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Ferguson teacher talks about using Painting for Peace in class

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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Reminded of a Sept. 11 book by first-graders

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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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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First copies of book available at Book Signing at Ferguson Farmer's Market Feb 21

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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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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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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Looking to help? Give your time & talent

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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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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Help us credit Ferguson & South Grand artists

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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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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What can you do in your own neighborhood to make a difference?

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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How to talk to your kids about civil unrest

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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Talking to Kids: Answering the difficult questions that arise

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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