Make Your Mark by Doubling Your Dollars 7:00 PM

Make Your Mark next Thursday, September 19, on North Texas Giving Day! Donations given between 7AM - Midnight through DonorBridgeTX.org will be matched dollar-for-dollar by 29 Pieces Board of Directors.  Plus, all donations $25 or more will be eligible for bonus funds through Communities Foundation of Texas.

Support 29 Pieces and help us grow our MasterPEACE program in the coming year!  Let's put MasterPEACE in more DISD schools!

https://www.donorbridgetx.org/npo/342038797

Creative Connections Workshop Creates Meaningful Experiences 3:10 PM

Greg Colgan, Member, 29 Pieces Board of Directors

The August Creative Connections workshop brought many enlightening experiences to our participants. Our day began with an introduction to 29 Pieces, which are 29 Pieces of art, inspired by the sacred words and poetry from many ancient traditions.  

29 Pieces #11: Let Me Walk in Beauty

In a quiet and nurturing atmosphere, everyone meditated together and then created their own art, inspired by words from the poetry and books of the world's visionaries and mystics, such as St Therese of Lisieux, the Bible, Rabbi Abraham Isaac, Chief Yellow Lark and more. 

Artwork #11 (above) is created from Chief Yellow Lark's prayer entitled "Let Me Walk in Beauty."

Ramey Colgan

"I loved the message and structure of the class.
I was amazed at how Karen was able to move people, provoke thoughts 

and guide us to find our creative side, even those of us who don't normally think we're creative!" Ramey Colgan

Ashley Hoyland

Greg Colgan

Participants left the workshop spiritually refreshed and with a piece of original art of their own making.

Melanie Ferguson

 "I am grateful for a day set aside for artful meditation and prayer-like creativity. The opportunity to simply be and make.  You have invited us into stillness and gratitude, and low and behold it's a salve to the dynamic static I often walk around it."  Melanie Ferguson

Sarah Maple

"It was calming.

It came at a time of great turmoil for me.

It strengthened me to face challenges ahead."

Sarah Maple

There will be more Creative Connections workshops in the future.  Stay connected with 29 Pieces- Blogs, Facebook and Twitter for information on future workshop dates.

Call for Artists 5:15 PM

Artwork by Rebecca McWatters

The Peace Project's 4th annual Call for Artists:

Peace, Love and Understanding

The Peace Project's 4th annual Call for Artists brings together artists from all over the world in a united message of Peace, Love and Understanding.

Since The Peace Project's inception in 2010:

• 2,000 artists from over 50 countries worldwide have participated
• Over 25,000 people worldwide have donated time, money, art and services
• Dozens of children in Sierra Leone are receiving an education through The Peace Project
• On World Peace Day 2011, The Peace Project distributed 10,000 crutches across Sierra Leone, changing the lives of people instantly

Your can participate this year by submitting your artwork with the theme of Peace, Love and Understanding. If you're making LOVE art for the Dallas Love Project, you certainly can submit your artwork to The Peace Project!  Deadline for submissions is August 23, 2013. Or attend the traveling exhibit coming to Dallas this fall and BUY ART!

29 Pieces is once again hosting this one night exhibition of the world's largest collaborative art project on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

For more information about The Peace Project and submission guidelines, Click HERE.

Follow 29 Pieces on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date of this and other events coming up this fall.  www.facebook.com/29pieces  @29pieces

Creative Connections Workshop 4:35 PM

Our Creative Connections workshop on July 13 produced some creative and inspiring artwork and comments from our participants.

Our August 17 workshop is full...but contact Karen Blessen at karen@29pieces.org to reserve your spot in September.

“The writing exercise was very insightful.  

Wonderful selection of art materials to work with.  

The explanation of the background of the 29 Pieces was excellent.  

Loved the workshop—so glad I did it!”

 Margaret Culgan

 

 “I like the atmosphere.  Participating began -- even walking in the door -- 

by being friendly and open.  Karen enhanced this, and we quickly shared (and cried) together. This my be typical of this event or it may be specific to this group, 

but I loved it!”

Janet Lumpkin

“Really loved the entire workshop!  Especially hearing Karen’s story, 

the readings of passages and dominant/non-dominant journaling.  

Thoroughly enjoyed building collage around my chosen passage.”

 Ceil McDermott

 “Very powerful experience!  I was amazed at the depth of work and inspired by insights of all participants. A great way to slow down and get in touch with your deep, creative self and moves one closer to experiencing real joy.”

Vicki Millican

 “I felt really engaged throughout.  

Loved every bit.  The day flew by.  

Meditation has never seemed accessible, until now."

Liz Trosper

 “I want to be able to spend time in Karen’s gallery of the small 29 Pieces. 

I could hardly keep from crying because of the spirit that came through.  

The writing was very interesting as my non-dominant hand 

had a very different way of speaking.  

The art is always fun for me.  Stopping is hard!”

Jenny Jackson-Paton

What works in the 29 Pieces workshop? 

“Everything!  It was helpful to hear you share how you started the process of meditating and showing us your work from the 29 Pieces.  The book (God Makes the Rivers to Flow) will inspire us to continue creating.”

Maria Teresa Pedroche

Creative Connections 4:17 PM

29 Pieces Creative Connections workshop
an inspiring success!

 The day began with an introduction to the 29 Pieces of art, inspired by the sacred words and poetry from many ancient traditions.  An overview of the passage meditation practice followed.  Then, in a quiet and nurturing atmosphere, retreatants meditate together and create their own art, inspired by words from the poetry and books of the world's visionaries and mystics, such as St. Therese of Lisieux, the Bible, Rabbi Abraham Isaac kook, Chief Lark, and Mahmud Shabestari.  Everyone left being spiritually refreshed and with a piece of original art of their own making.

We have just a few spots open for our next workshop on Saturday, July 13.
RSVP karen@29pieces.org

"I absolutely loved it!  I can't suggest any way to make it better!" 
Joan Hudson

"Someone in the group said they were thinking of all the friends who would enjoy and benefit from this experience.  I heartily agree!"
Regina Hunt

"Loved the time spent with the 29 Pieces and
being able to enter into the specific moment underlying each piece!"
Karen Isbell


RSVP now for the July 13 or August 17 workshop.
karen@29pieces.org

We are accepting reservations for our July 13 

Creative Connections workshop.  

RSVP karen@29pieces.org

Creative Connections Workshop - July 13 4:55 PM

We are now taking reservations for our July 13 Creative Connections workshop.  Space is limited.  RSVP now:  karen@29pieces.org