Universal Peace Federation - April 2018

Vol. 13, Issue 7

April 9, 2018

	World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Japan Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan commemorated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 by holding a forum with approximately 80 Ambassadors for Peace and representatives of Shintoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

	World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nigeria   Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria organized a series of activities to commemorate the 2018 United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW).

	World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Bergamo, Italy Bergamo, Italy—Sincere brotherhood and intense spirituality marked the 2018 celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week.

	World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nicaragua Managua, Nicaragua—In observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018, UPF-Nicaragua held a forum at a local university.

	Slovakians Given a Taste of Korean Culture and History   Bratislava, Slovakia—Utilizing the general interest in Korea during the Olympic Winter Games, UPF-Slovakia organized an event titled “Korea’s Traditions from a Historical Perspective.”

	Upcoming Events ​​​​​​​ MAY 15: International Day of Families JUN 1: Global Day of Parents AUG 2-5: Brazil: ILC​​​​​​​

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CALL OUT BY THE PLANETARY HEALING ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC TO PLANETARY HEALING ARTISTS

PHAAA - Planetary Healing Artists Association of Australia inc. 

is a not for profit organization that creates a forum for artists including visual artists, performers, writers, healers, 

and other creatives in the community to share ideas for a sustainable future in a creative way. 

The main purpose is supporting an environmentally sustainable planet. 

WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US at 7.30pm, 

1st Thursday bi-monthly upstairs at St Kilda RSL, 

88 Acland Street, St Kilda

On behalf of the Planetary Healing Artists' Association, COMMON and WIN Foundation

We are forwarding this email to invite Faith/Spiritual artists to exhibit to our upcoming art exhibition, One World.

There are 2 weeks to go now for submission forms to be in by 5th September 2017.
'One World', art exhibition is dedicated to world peace and will celebrate spirituality, faith and belief. It will explore the common connections between people with diverse beliefs, and promote the idea that by uniting for a common vision of a better world for all, that together we can make a difference. It is our hope that the exhibition will promote greater understanding and compassion in the broader community.

The exhibition will open on UN International Peace Day, 21st September 2017 and will run until 29th September at 4Dverse Gallery in St Kilda (1/118A Carlisle St - opposite the Town Hall).

We are calling for artworks along these themes in a variety of visual art mediums, representing a diverse range of beliefs and faiths. Submissions are due on 5th September (see attached for a flyer and submission form) and will be selected by a Panel curating the exhibition. 

Please share this email with your networks and let us know if you would like to exhibit your artwork.

Blessings
Maria
for the Planetary Healing Artists Team

info@planetaryhealingartists.org

www.planetaryhealingartists.org

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