NLAPW Celebrate Symbols of Peace
Combing symbols of the Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival with a Tapestry of Peace exhibit, National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) celebrate the diverse nature of common desire for a peaceful world.
Washington, DC, February 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Well-known for their nation-wide creative arts activities, the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) challenge those who participate in the centennial Cherry Blossom Festival to ‘branch out’ – attend events such as their open to the public session, Making of the Documentary on the Peace Tapestry. Held Saturday April 21st at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington DC, this event showcases the artistic works of award winning NLAPW members who stitched together a meaningful expression of peaceful coexistence.
Tapestry for Peace
Inspired by a Denver Branch Pen Woman, the late Eve Mackintosh and comprised of panels that reflect the diverse nature of common desire for a peaceful world, this tapestry is an expansive work. Measuring more than 250 feet in length, it features 64 panels hand-made by hundreds of people and organizations from across the U.S.A. Compared to other world-renowned tapestries; the Tapestry for Peace is longer and contains more panels than the historic Bayeux Tapestry, which features images of the 1066 Norman Conquest of England.
Consisting of panels which vary in symbolic representation of the pursuit of peace to an achievement, the exhibit is available for showings around the U.S.A. and internationally. Interested sponsors are to contact Denver Branch of NLAPW, www.denverpenwomen.org, Joice Fairchild who is the Liason to Tapestry for Peace.
Branching Out – 2012 Biennial Convention
Featuring poet laureate poetry readings, music concerts, a national juried art exhibit, awards presentations, tour of the Pen Arts building, and creative arts workshops such as Making of the Documentary on the Peace Tapestry, the convention is open to the public. Students, novices and professionals explore niche arts while celebrating a centennial event. Visit the Library of Congress, experience breath-taking views of DC’s cherry blossoms while cruising on the Potomac or explore a juried art exhibit at the Charles Sumner museum. For details of registration, visit web site www.nlapw.org option, Biennial Convention.
National League of American Pen Women
Founded in 1897, the NLAPW is a recipient of the Literary Hall of Fame Award in recognition for their contribution to the cultural life of the United States and the George Washington Honor Medal sponsored by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for their collaborative effort to promote an understanding and appreciation of America’s rich heritage and unique freedoms. Consisting of more than 100 branches located throughout the United States, membership is comprised of three comprehensive classifications: Letters, Art, and Music. For details, visit web site www.nlapw.org or contact the national headquarters by email at nlapw1@verizon.net, by phone at 202-785-1997, or by mail at NLAPW, 1300 Seventeenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1973. Or, follow League activities through face-book group National League of American Pen Women or Twitter ID NLAPW or link to ‘YouTube’ NLAPW, http://www.youtube.com/user/NLAPW2010.
National League of American Pen Women, Linking Creative Women Since 1897
Side-bar: Making of the Documentary on the Peace Tapestry, workshop presented by Joice Fairchild, NLAPW Biennial Convention, April 21st, 10 a.m. at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington DC, admission fee varies depending on event. For details, visit www.nlapw.org or call 202-785-1997.
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Tapestry for Peace
Inspired by a Denver Branch Pen Woman, the late Eve Mackintosh and comprised of panels that reflect the diverse nature of common desire for a peaceful world, this tapestry is an expansive work. Measuring more than 250 feet in length, it features 64 panels hand-made by hundreds of people and organizations from across the U.S.A. Compared to other world-renowned tapestries; the Tapestry for Peace is longer and contains more panels than the historic Bayeux Tapestry, which features images of the 1066 Norman Conquest of England.
Consisting of panels which vary in symbolic representation of the pursuit of peace to an achievement, the exhibit is available for showings around the U.S.A. and internationally. Interested sponsors are to contact Denver Branch of NLAPW, www.denverpenwomen.org, Joice Fairchild who is the Liason to Tapestry for Peace.
Branching Out – 2012 Biennial Convention
Featuring poet laureate poetry readings, music concerts, a national juried art exhibit, awards presentations, tour of the Pen Arts building, and creative arts workshops such as Making of the Documentary on the Peace Tapestry, the convention is open to the public. Students, novices and professionals explore niche arts while celebrating a centennial event. Visit the Library of Congress, experience breath-taking views of DC’s cherry blossoms while cruising on the Potomac or explore a juried art exhibit at the Charles Sumner museum. For details of registration, visit web site www.nlapw.org option, Biennial Convention.
National League of American Pen Women
Founded in 1897, the NLAPW is a recipient of the Literary Hall of Fame Award in recognition for their contribution to the cultural life of the United States and the George Washington Honor Medal sponsored by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for their collaborative effort to promote an understanding and appreciation of America’s rich heritage and unique freedoms. Consisting of more than 100 branches located throughout the United States, membership is comprised of three comprehensive classifications: Letters, Art, and Music. For details, visit web site www.nlapw.org or contact the national headquarters by email at nlapw1@verizon.net, by phone at 202-785-1997, or by mail at NLAPW, 1300 Seventeenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1973. Or, follow League activities through face-book group National League of American Pen Women or Twitter ID NLAPW or link to ‘YouTube’ NLAPW, http://www.youtube.com/user/NLAPW2010.
National League of American Pen Women, Linking Creative Women Since 1897
Side-bar: Making of the Documentary on the Peace Tapestry, workshop presented by Joice Fairchild, NLAPW Biennial Convention, April 21st, 10 a.m. at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington DC, admission fee varies depending on event. For details, visit www.nlapw.org or call 202-785-1997.
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804-672-6007
www.nlapw.org
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