PROJECT:  Visions of Peace Workshops


ORGANIZATIONS: Mural Arts Program, Department of Human 
Services, Philadelphia School District

DATE: 2005-06

NARRATIVE: Workshops thoughout the cit of Philadelphia have
involved teenagers and adults in creative response to the 
issue of youth violence.  Three groups of students from E3 
empowerment centers (program with Phila DHS), students from 
Ben Franklin High School, and other studnets with Mural Arts 
ArtWorks! program have been the most sustained youth 
participants.  Other youth and adults particpate in weekend 
workshops at the Thomas Eakins House.  Ongoing schedule of 
workshops can be found at muralarts.org.