News from the Sidewalk

CHALK4PEACE is the global chalk art project about peace. We celebrate our eleventh year as a worldwide event encouraging peace. CHALK4PEACE, Inc.  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization.

We've had more than 1000 events in 50 countries and have covered more than 12 miles of pavement with messages and visions of peace in sidewalk chalk...

We believe in  "Drawing the World Together..."

CHALK4PEACE participated in the Peace Day Student Observance at the United Nations in New York City in 2016 to honor the International Day of Peace. Hundreds of thousands of young artists of all ages have joined us since 2005.

Our goal: ONE MILLION artists Chalking 4 Peace at the same time...

Because we need Peace...Now more than ever...

Heroes of Peace Week: Gandhi, Tutu, and Lennon 2 October-9 October

In the midst of our C4P Heroes of Peace Week...7 October marks the 86th birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu; followed by John Lennon's birthday 9 October. Mahatma Gandhi's birthday was 2 October. CHALK4PEACE honors these people this week for their contributions to peace, equality and non-violence. #desmondtutu #johnlennon #mahatmagandhi

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Today begins the Heroes of Peace Week

On this day in 1869, Mahatma Gandhi was born. He led a revolution of peace and independence in India. On October 7, we will honor Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu for his tireless work to abolish Apartheid in South Africa; and also celebrate John Lennon's efforts to "give peace a chance" on October 9, his birthday. 

More about Mahatma Gandhi...

 

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James Madison Rocks CHALK4PEACE! from Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

Our Fearless East Coast Leader, Marielle Mariano chalked up another school on her ever expanding list of places where she has launched CHALK4PEACE! And no less, she brought the project to a Vienna high School named after a president! James Madison High School, home of the War Cats.  She deserves a medal for bringing the peace. The event took place on Sept. 29; she sent photos to us, which we always encourage, so that we can share each event with the world! This post is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on this day in 1869.

Thank you again, Ms. Marielle, long time Arts Education Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools and East Coast Director for CHALK4PEACE...Your leadership with C4P has made all the difference in the world! We know your students feel that way too! Click in the middle of the photos to see more!