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'Cities of Peace' Lecture This Week At Lyme Academy Of Fine Arts

The lecture will focus on the work of "Cities of Peace" to celebrate cities in rubble for their unique histories and their power.

OLD LYME, CT — From LYME Academy of Fine Arts:

Please join us Thursday!

February 22, 5 - 7 pm
Reception at 5. Lecture at 6. |$15
Limited Seating. Reservations Required.

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Ellen Frank, Ph.D.
Founding and Artistic Director, Cities of Peace

The lecture will focus on the work of “Cities of Peace” to celebrate cities in rubble for their unique histories and their power to inspire hope and action among their demoralized citizens. As “Cities of Peace” illustrates the power of artistic engagement to help build a global culture of understanding, it also celebrates the best of the human spirit.

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Learn more and register for lecture

LYME Academy College of Fine Arts is a college of the University of New Haven. Its mission is to educate aspiring artists through a rigorous studio curriculum rooted in figurative and representational art. The college offers a comprehensive liberal arts education essential for advanced critical and creative thought. The program reflects a deep respect for both traditional and innovative forms of teaching and provides an unrivaled foundation for developing unique visual expressions. Upon completion of their studies, students will be equipped not only to articulate their culture but also to give it shape and substance.
For more information, visit www.lymeacademy.edu.

Photo of Baghdad: City of Peace, Truly, 22 karat gold leaf, palladium leaf, & 23½ moon gold via LYME Academy College of Fine Arts

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