activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 7
- Exhibiting Art for Peace Community Collaborative Art ProjectsOrganizes and holds art exhibitions, such as one at the Tucson Museum of Art in 1999, to showcase art created through the Global Art Project.
- Exhibiting Art for Peace Community Collaborative Art ProjectsHeld an exhibition at the Tucson Museum of Art in 1999 to showcase art related to the Global Art Project for Peace.
- Facilitating International Art Exchange for Peace Global Art for Peace ExchangeOrganizes a biennial international art exchange program where participants from around the world create and share art to promote peace, having involved 170,000 participants across 97 countries and seven continents.
- Facilitating International Art Exchange for Peace Global Art for Peace ExchangeOrganizes a biennial international art exchange program where participants from around the world create and share art, songs, and videos to promote peace. This initiative has involved 170,000 participants across 97 countries and seven continents.
- Operating "Let's All Join Hands" Project Global Art for Peace ExchangeManages an ongoing initiative called "Let's All Join Hands" that allows continuous participation in art-based peace efforts.
- Promoting Peace through Art Posters Global Art for Peace ExchangeDistributes downloadable and printed posters to promote peace and the Global Art Project exchange in various settings such as classrooms, studios, offices, and homes.
- Promoting Peace through Art Posters Global Art for Peace ExchangeDistributes downloadable and printed posters for display in various settings to promote peace and the Global Art Project exchange.
advocacy · 2
- Public Speaking and Media Engagement Global Art for Peace ExchangeEngages in public speaking engagements, such as a presentation at the Call to World Peace event in Istanbul, and participates in media interviews to discuss the Global Art Project for Peace.
- Public Speaking and Media Engagement Global Art for Peace ExchangeEngages in public speaking and media interviews to discuss the Global Art Project for Peace, including presentations at events like the Call to World Peace and interviews with television stations.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Art Exchange for Peace and Goodwill art_exchangeGLOBAL ART PROJECT uses art exchange as a core method to engage participants, share creative expression, and foster a culture of peace and goodwill globally. By encouraging individuals and groups to create and exchange art expressing visions of peace, the organization aims to promote understanding and celebrate diversity.
- Art Exchange for Peace and Goodwill art_exchangeThe organization uses art exchange as a primary method to engage participants, share creative expression, and foster a culture of peace and goodwill by encouraging individuals and groups to create and exchange art that expresses their vision of global peace.
- Art Exchange for Peace and Goodwill art_exchangeThe organization uses art exchange as a primary method to engage participants, share creative expression, and encourage the creation and exchange of art that expresses visions of global peace and goodwill, thereby fostering a culture of peace.
- Art-Based Peace Promotion art_based_peace_promotionThe organization actively promotes peace and encourages participation in its art exchange through the creation and distribution of art-based materials, such as downloadable poster designs, and by fostering a culture of peace through joyful, participatory art-making that celebrates diversity.
- Decentralized Community Coordination decentralized_community_coordinationThe organization utilizes a network of regional coordinators and local volunteers to organize and manage global art exchanges and activities, enabling grassroots participation and localized implementation of its programs.
- Decentralized Community Coordination decentralized_community_coordinationThe organization utilizes a network of regional coordinators and local volunteers to organize and manage global art exchanges and activities, fostering grassroots participation and local engagement.
- Decentralized Community Coordination decentralized_community_coordinationGLOBAL ART PROJECT employs a decentralized coordination model, utilizing a network of regional coordinators and local volunteers to organize participation in global art exchanges and manage activities. This grassroots approach enables widespread engagement and localized implementation of their programs.
- Participant-Led Outreach and Media Engagement participant_led_outreachThe organization empowers program participants to promote its activities and exhibitions locally through press kits and provides media resources to facilitate broader public engagement and information dissemination.
- Participant-Led Outreach and Promotion participant_led_outreachThe organization empowers program participants to actively promote its activities and exhibitions locally by providing them with resources such as press kits, thereby leveraging community engagement for broader reach.
- Participant-Led Outreach and Public Engagement participant_led_outreachGLOBAL ART PROJECT empowers its participants to promote the organization's activities and mission by providing resources like press kits. This strategy leverages the enthusiasm of participants for local outreach and public engagement, amplifying the project's reach.
- Volunteer-Driven Model volunteer_driven_modelThe organization operates as a grassroots, volunteer-driven effort, relying on the dedication of volunteers from local communities and globally to carry out its mission and activities.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Angel Corps
Volunteer initiative where participants create and send art without expecting anything in return, supporting those who don’t receive exchanges
GAP Art Bank
Archive of documentation from participants including art, photos, and process descriptions, used for galleries, presentations, and publications
Global Art Exchange
Biennial art exchange (April 23–30) where participants create and send original artworks expressing peace, matched individually or in groups across countries
Let's All Join Hands
Ongoing project collecting paper hand outlines with names, countries, and peace wishes, which are strung together for exhibitions and books
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts Partner — Contributed artwork for the 2016 Youth Poster through a student in Chicago, Illinois.
- Amherst Middle School Partner — Provided artwork for the 2024 Youth Poster through its 8th grade students in Amherst, New Hampshire.
- High School Student from Brasilia, Brazil Partner — Participant in the 1998 Exchange program who contributed artwork
- KUAT-TV Partner — Produced interviews with Katherine Josten in 1999 and 2006.
- KUAT-TV Partner — Produced videos featuring the Global Art Project, including an interview with the founder and coverage of an exhibition.
- Paypal Partner — Payment processing partner for donations.
- Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Hosted a Global Art Project Exhibition in 1999.
- Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Hosted an exhibition by the Global Art Project in 1999.
- UNESCO Partner — Nominated for a UNESCO Prize for its contributions to peace through art.
- Westhill Academy Partner — Provided artwork for the 2014 Youth Poster through a 5th grade student in Mexico City, Mexico.