DC #1: Venue Overview
The exhibition of Huong's Peace Mural in Washington DC ran from Nov. 29, 2008 through Jan. 30, 2009) and took place in a two-story 10,000 square-foot property in the retail district of Georgetown at 3336 M Street, NW. The spectacular venue housed nearly 2000 paintings and created an extraordinary public setting for citizens from all walks of life to gather and reflect upon the challenge of peacemaking.
The venue included a large meeting/reception room in the atrium, where a diverse program of special events took place throughout the exhibition. Events centered on themes of art, education, public policy and citizen action to advance a culture of peace.
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Quotes of Immigration Mural Event on Feb.12
I’m always frustrated when I hear people refer to and about “illegal aliens” with the attitude that they are somehow different in their hopes and desires from those of us born here. Can we not show compassion for people who risk so much for freedom and hope only to have what we by the luck of our birth? Freedom isn’t a commodity that is diminished when offered-it only becomes stronger in its resolve to prevail. –Beverley Cardona
The mixture of perspectives and intelligent…
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Quotes on "Let's Face Immigration" Event by Peace Mural Foundation
A beautiful example of how the human spirit heals itself. The mural brought out the best in me, filling my senses with possibilities of self-expression and hope for the future.
-- Javier Berezdivin 01/14/2012
Beautiful art with a beautiful message. Here's hoping that everyone listens.
-- Joann Block 01/14/2012
I hope you will never stop pressing to pursuing for peace. Each of us must insist on peace and understand that every war is build on…
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Wash DC Quotes about the Peace Mural
The most powerful artwork I have seen so far. Imane Akalay, Washington, DC
How simple it has been for us to easily be wrapped up in the small and insignificant things and forget how many people suffer and how easy it would be for us to suffer.…
ContinueCreated by Peace Mural Foundation Dec 28, 2008 at 9:32pm. Last updated by Peace Mural Foundation Dec 28, 2008.
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