Notes on the Formation of a Department of Peacebuilding

CHALK4PEACE draws on the sidewalks of the world to express visions
and messages of peace. In some places, drawing on the sidewalk
with chalk is still against the law, punishable by stiff fines. Other
places, people have to get 24 hour permits to participate in such
an arts action. I choose to think that a Dept. of Peacebuilding
will advocate the relaxing of municipal ordinances nationwide
that classify chalk art as a form of graffiti to pave the way for
CHALK4PEACE to become an accepted public expression about peace.
Some might ask, "Is this really a significant issue?"
The fine for chalk drawing on the sidewalk in NYC is $350 or more.
If you draw on the sidewalk there, you're an outlaw?
Who's going to break it to the kids...?
CHALK4PEACE is in support of the formation of a Department
of Peacebuilding. We are pleased to see that it was one of
the Top Ten Ideas voted on at www.CHANGE.org.

PHOTO of the WEEK 3/15/10

At Glebe Elementary School, Arlington, VA, a young man
draws during CHALK4PEACE '06 with the aid of a
"Matisse Drawing Stick", a device similar to that which
Henri Matisse used to draw lifesize figures on large
canvases. Modified to hold chalk pastels, it allows the
chairbound and those with certain motor skill deficiencies
to reach the ground to create their drawings.

CHALK4PEACE wants EVERYONE to be able to draw the
world closer together for peace...
These units are available for schools and libraries upon
request to CHALK4PEACE, Inc. as a public service.
email: chalk4peace@gmail.com

CHALK4PEACE IN THE PHILIPPINES!

The Miriam College Grade School, Quezon City, Philippines
just celebrated National Art Month in Feb. by chalking 4peace
as part of their 7th grade Peace Education curriculum.
They covered a sidewalk 50 meters long...wow...Organized by Ms. Patti S. Bautista, Art Supervisor; photos: Mr. Ed Talaro

The WORLD is checking in....

Recent locations to confirm CHALK4PEACE '10 events have come
from Korea, Rio de Janeiro, Japan, S. Africa, Berlin, Britain,
Nepal, Costa Rica, Maine, Reno NV, Austin, TX and
Miami Beach...
YOU ARE ALL CHALKSTARS!
WELCOME ABOARD!

CHALK4PEACE FEATURED on IMAGINEPEACE.COM

Our sincere thanks go out to Yoko Ono, Simon , Amanda
and the ImaginePeace crew for their wonderful support of
CHALK4PEACE. Please click on the Headline of this post
to see the March '10 article that can be found in the
"Imagine All The People" section of Imagine Peace.com.
...because we have a lot to chalk about....
Imagine Peace....

THE CHALKBOARD-Online newsletter for CHALK4PEACE

CHALK4PEACE 2010 POSTERS...THEY'RE HERE!

Email chalk4peace@gmail.com 4 a printable pdf 4 your event! CHALK4PEACE poster #1 Photographers: Will Fredericks,
Katja Frank, Jerry Downs Photography, Jean Santoro,
Marielle Mariano, Angela Rackstraw, Laura Whitney,
Marianne Van Vorst Ryan, Michael Guerdi, Gus Mcneil,
Marilyn Miyamoto, Kathleen Gadway. Thanks!

CHALK4PEACE East poster. Photographers: Will Fredericks,
Jerry Downs Photography, Jean Santoro, Marielle Mariano,
Angela Rackstraw, Laura Whitney, Marianne Van Vorst Ryan,
Katja Frank, Michael Guerdi, Gus Mcneil, Marilyn Miyamoto,
Sarah Jayne Bleiweis, Kathleen Gadway. Thanks!

CHALK4PEACE poster-West. Photographers: Will Fredericks,
Tim Benko, Jerry Downs Photography, Marielle Mariano,
Angela Rackstraw, Lisa Ellsworth, Laura Whitney, Marianne
Van Vorst Ryan, Katja Frank, Michael Guerdi, Gus Mcneil,
Marilyn Miyamoto, Kathleen Gadway, Scott Oakley... Thanks!