*Media Alert*
*Media Alert*
Pieces for Peace: Bringing the World to Hamilton Heights
New York Public Art Organization CITYarts kicks-off international art project that will inject new life into the community
When: June 15, 9am � 11am
Program 9 � 10 AM
Daryle A. Young, Principal of PS192M:
Welcome Address
Tsipi Ben-Haim, Executive and Artistic Director, CITYarts:
Presentation of Pieces for Peace mosaic project including exhibition of art works by international students:
William Castro, Commissioner of Manhattan Parks:
�The crucial importance of Pieces for Peace for the Harlem Schiff Park and Community�
10 � 11 AM
Internationally renowned New York City artists Peter Sis and Lanie Lee conduct workshops with 60 students from PS 192M Elementary School to create tile-size paintings on the topic of peace to be included in the project
Where: Jacob H. Schiff Elementary School
P.S. 192M, 500 West 138th Street, New York, New York, 10031
Audience: School Assembly: students; parents; Sponsors; City Officials
Background: CITYarts� Pieces for Peace Mosaic Project builds bridges of international understanding between NYC youth and their peers from around the world. Together, led by professional artists, they will design and create a mosaic on a 200 ft wall in Jacob H. Schiff Playground, Hamilton Heights as well as online. Additionally, a traveling exhibition of over 300 art works is planned to start at Flushing Town Hall in September.
For Further information Maria Hoffmann, CITYarts at 212 966 0377 or by email: admin@cityarts.org
Project Website: http://www.cityarts.org/p4p_project/index.htm
Maria Hoffmann
"Pieces for Peace" Coordinator
CITYarts, Inc.
525 Broadway, Ste 700
New York, NY 10012
t: 212 966 0377
f: 212 966 0551
admin@cityarts.org
www.cityarts.org
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