Submit Your Photos to the “What Does Peace Look Like?” Exhibit

Submit Your Photos to Ojai Photography Exhibit:
“What Does Peace Look Like?’
This is a juried exhibit.
Each photographer can submit up to 3
images.

The rules can be found on the Photo Branch website
at http://www.ojaiacphoto.org.
*It does require membership at the Art Center (a one month membership is just $10.00).
VFP members are invited to participate by submitting images.
Download Entry form and more information: http://www.ojaiacphoto.org/

Exhibit on display: June 6 to July 6, 2015
Reception SATURDAY, June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

 

About Exhibit

Do we realize how much an influence our images have?  Since the first photographs, it has changed opinions, revealed truths and highlighted both the best and worst parts of humanity.

The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image.

This year we are making a call to artists to submit images for the 2015 Annual Photography Branch Exhibit asking – What does peace look like?

Stretching across the spectrum, many things can be linked with peace – mothers embracing their children, hippy daisy chains or powerful protests.

McPhearson in LA

Here’s VFP’s Executive Director Michael McPhearson speaking in Los Angeles to members of the VFP Los Angeles Chapter, folks from MFSO, from the MLK Coalition of Los Angeles, and to a woman of color who lost two children, a boy and a girl to police violence. She has formed a group called Mothers Against Youth Genocide. As you will see, Michael spoke naturally and sincerely from his heart. When he finished, the crowd of 60-70 gave him a very enthusiastic heart-felt
standing ovation.
http://mlkcoalitionforjobsjusticeandpeace.org/
The video is by Helen Jaccard.

ational mobilization from March 3rd-6th, 2015 to Shut Down Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, Nevada

Will You Come To Creech Air Force Base?

Veterans For Peace is co-sponsoring a national mobilization from March 3rd-6th, 2015 to Shut Down Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, Nevada. Since 2009 dozens of activists have been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Creech, in
attempts to stop the indiscriminate killing and burning of innocent people by drones. This year will be the largest turnout yet, and we want you to sign on!

MORE INFORMATION:
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/826/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1315542
Website: http://shutdowncreech.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/1525740921010540/
VFP Video for CREECH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG3dR-5viYY

LODGING
Texas Station Lodging Mar. 4-6, SHUT DOWN CREECH!
We now have group rates at Texas Station Casino where many folks will stay along with camping in the desert for those who are more rugged.  For Texas Station, we really need to encourage folks to sign up early  because they cannot wait to the last minute and expect to get a room at low cost.  Please sign up as early as possible and before February 20, 2015.
We initially have a block of 15 rooms and it is first come first served. More can be negotiated however if you want to stay at the Texas Station please sign up right away. It is a great rate!

VFP Golden Rule Peace Boat Project

Help to restore the first Peace Ship to oppose nuclear weapons.
Help the Golden Rule sail for peace once more!

Veterans For Peace needs your help to restore the Golden Rule, the world’s first anti-nuclear peace boat. In 1958, her brave crew of Quakers and pacifists risked their lives and freedom to nonviolently confront nuclear testing on the high seas. With your help, we’ll be able to honor their legacy and continue their mission.

DONATE HERE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-golden-rule-peace-ship–2

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