Unity Foundation promotes peace through mural project
Artists of all abilities came together at the Palm Springs Art Museum to paint for peace.
It’s all a part of the lead up to the United Nations International Day of Peace.
“The desire came to bring people together of different cultures, different races, different lifestyles, just everyone together and to find that common ground,” said Bill McCarthy, President of the Unity Foundation.
That’s the idea behind Sunday’s Peace Day Mural Art Film Festival.
Sunday’s mural will join the ranks of more than 4,000 murals created by more than half a million people, from more than 100 countries.
“These murals are messages and in this case the message of peace is really important all year round, everyday. Especially given the horrible stuff that’s going on around the world,” said Joanne Tawfilis, Co-founder fo the Art Miles Mural Project.
The Art Miles Project has been bringing people together with art since 1997.
With the help of artists both young and old.
Sunday’s mural will be presented to the Pope when he visits the United Nations later this month.
“It will join two other murals we are creating. One from India that’s being sent over and another from St. Francis of Acici school in Vista California. I’m really excited about this because I believe this is a pope that will really enjoy getting a message from children and people around the world about peace and unity,” Tawfilis said.
The main take away, art breaks down barriers.
“You’re standing shoulder to shoulder with someone you’ve never met before and they’re saying ‘Oh, that looks beautiful’ and it feels so good to hear that,” said Ellen Baird from 29 Palms.
“Anyone can be an artist because it starts with a simple brush, which anyone can do. And then you just like paint and anyone can do that,” said ten-year-old Craig.
