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Bellefonte ARTMuseum for
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“Speak Peace" - an exhibition in which American voices respond in poetry to Vietnamese children's paintings on the themes of war and peace. January 8 - February 27 Opening Reception: January 8 from 1 - 4:30PM This international exchange between image and word evolved out of a peace education project. "SPEAK PEACE" opened early this year in Washington, DC and will continue on a national tour. The exhibit includes 34 works of art done by Vietnamese children ages 4-14 paired with poems by American children, veterans, some adults and even school classrooms. The art and poetry works were over a ten-year period as a collaboration between Wick Poetry Center, Kent State University Soldiers Heart organization and the War Remnants Museum in Vietnam. The exhibition showcases the visions of Vietnamese children and the power of poetryto promote healing and reconciliation. The intent of this word and image collaboration is to promote cross-cultural understanding and involve the community in the healing process. A collection of photographs of Vietnamese children and places by local artist, Sharon McCarthy, will also be on exhibit.
Children's Creative Center
Artist Registry and
Community Gallery The art museum has established an "Artist
Registry", which is a list of artists who have shown or may show in
the museum in the future. We are pleased to partner with artists by giving
them a place to exhibit their art and by publicly displaying a list of
local artists. The registry
will be on display in the entry of the museum.
There is a jury process and final decisions are made by the
Community Gallery committee. Click Here for Upcoming Events The mission of the museum is to promote the visual arts, stimulate curiosity, imagination and creativity, and to promote lively and thoughtful participation. The museum focuses on the works of local artists, cultural art (art with historical and cultural context) and local collections.
Location: 133 N. Allegheny Street Admission Free (Donations Accepted)
Mail address: P.O. Box 125
Revised September 26, 2011 |
