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Update from Victoria, Canada November 2008

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Update from Lviv, Ukraine October 2008

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A Gift to Napier June 2008

Mayor of Victoria, Alan Lowe

Lily Wallace, Noreen Cronk, and Anne Vink stand behind Victoria Mayor Alan Lowe as he makes a painted handprint impression onto fabric that will be used on a mural in Napier, New Zealand, Victoria's sister city. The three women are members of the Creative Peace Mural Society.

Anne is the lead person heading up a mural project in Napier, New Zealand. This mural project is expected to be completed in Spring 2009. She recently met with Mayor Alan Lowe and members of the Creative Peace Mural Society, during a visit to Victoria, Canada.

The Victoria City Mayor and Council have provided funding to purchase the fabrics for the New Zealand mural. This is a Sister City gift from Victoria to Napier.

Connecting Hands from Around the World December 2007

The Farquhar auditorium at University of Victoria was the scene of the December 6, 2007 unveiling of the fourth in a series of textile murals produced for the Creative Peace Murals initiative. The mural was designed by Dr. Carole Sabiston and created by children in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The event featured cultural performances of music and dance by local Victoria artists. Pianist Carolyn Tsao provided entertainment for the many guests, who included the Honourable Steven L. Point OBC, B.C. Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia as well as Uruguayan Ambassador to Canada, Alvaro Moerzinger.

The Creative Peace Mural Society is a non-profit organization whose aim is to create a deeper understanding between people and cultures around the world. The Canadian mural is currently on display at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Photos from the celebration.

Event: Creating Apart - Celebrating Together October 2007

An international evening showcasing the performing arts.

Join us at the University of Victoria auditorium on Thursday, December 6 at 7pm. A limited number of tickets are available so get them while they last! Contact the University of Victoria box office at (250) 721-8480 for more information.

Press Release - Promotional Poster

Presenting: The Uruguay Mural September 2007

The Creative Peace Mural Society is pleased to present their fourth mural project: Montevideo, Uruguay!

Our latest mural made in Montevideo, Uruguay

Visit the Fundacion Don Pedro website for more pictures.


Update: Jorge del Castillo, a member of our committee, has posted two videos documenting our recent trip to Montevideo. Thank you Jorge!



Announcing our next invitation! June 2007

The Creative Peace Mural Society has been invited by the Fundacion Don Pedro in Montevideo, Uruguay to work with their local community in the production of the next textile mural. This visit is scheduled for August 2007. The creative team is looking forward to this opportunity to work with the people in Montevideo and share learning about their cultures and ways of life.

Canadian Mural on Display May 2007

The Canadian Mural was on display at Eagle Ridge Community Centre as part of the Westshore Quilters' Show on April 27-29, 2007. We would like to thank the Quilter's Guild for their kind invitation to be a part of their first ever quilt show.

Mural on display at quilt show

Japanese guests view the Canadian Mural November 2006

Nina Watai, a member of the Creative Peace Mural Society shows guests from Morioka, Japan the Canadian Mural. The mural is currently on display at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Morioka is the sister city of Victoria.

Japanese Guests
From left to right, people are: Nachiko Araki, Nina Watai, Toshiko Yoshimi, Noriko Ueta

Japanese Guests
From left to right, people are: Toshiko Yoshimi, Nachiko Araki, Noriko Ueta

Swiss Mural Returns Home October 2006

The Swiss mural has now returned to the village of Mex, Switzerland. It was on display during the first of August Swiss Celebrations.

Swiss Mural

Happy Retirement, Mr. Robert Helfenstein! October 2006

The members of the Creative Peace Mural Society wish to thank Mr. Robert Helfenstein, Swiss Consul General in Vancouver, for his contribution to the Society during the last two years and wish him and his wife all the very best in their retirement.

Robert Helfenstein

Left: Mr. Robert Helfenstein, Consul General of Switzerland
Right: Mr. Rick Bleiker, Alphorn Player

Promotional video from Switzerland September 2006

A 6 minute video is now online documenting the Creative Peace Mural made by the community in the village of Mex, Valais Switzerland in March 2005. This mural is the third in a series of ten representing communities around the world.

Creative Peace Mural made by the communicty in the village of Mex, Valais Switzerland, March 2005.
To view the video, click the image above.

Community Groups Spread Peace Through Art June 2006

An article entitled "Community Groups Spread Peace Through Art" was recently featured in a regional news paper.

Community Groups Spread Peace Through Art - Regional News Article
To read the article, click image for larger view.

Victoria - Khabarovsk Association Annual General Meeting May 2006

A presentation of 2 banners, designed by students from Mount Douglas School, was made by grade 12 students Ruiwei Jaing and Elaine Kao on behalf of the Creative Peace Mural Society and given to Sasha Mirzoyan representing the young people of Khabarovsk. Sasha will be returning to Khabarovsk on completion of his studies at Lester Pearson College. These banners were donated by Karol Story, Artopia Display Arts Ltd.

Students present banners to young people of Khabarovsk.
Click image for larger view. From left to right, people are:
  • Vanya Popov, Director of the Doukhobour Choir in Victoria and student at the International School, Victoria
  • Sasha Mirzoyan, student from Khabarovsk, attending Lester Pearson College
  • Ruiwie Jiang, grade 12 student at Mount Douglas School, member of the Creative Peace Mural Society
  • Elaine Kao, grade 12 student at Mount Douglas School and member of the Creative Peace Mural Society
  • Pam Copley, President of the Victoria Khabarovsk Society
Canadian Embassy in Switzerland

March 2005
Remarks by Robert Helfenstein

June 2005

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