Chorus Ensemble, the chairperson for the Arts and Culture Committee in Manhattan Community Board 9 and the vice president of the 30th Precinct Community Council, recipients of the inspiration award for their contribution to arts and culture in the community. After a gala night of celebration, the artists gathered for brunch the following morning at MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center to share their message live for the ArtTour International Show, which airs every Thursday at 5:30 pm through MNN Spectrum 1993. Together they reached an international audience before ending the weekend at The Rio Gallery in Manhattan for the Create4Peace exhibition. Over 650 guests were present at the Create4Peace exhibition, which included over 150 pieces of work, all communicating a thought-provoking message for change. The artists exhibited various styles to express themselves on the many serious issues facing our world today, unifying their efforts to promote human and animal rights, environmental conservation, and world peace. The event included live performances of dance and song evoking a sense of unity across various cultures, celebrating life itself, hand in hand.
Dana Milik - USA
Erika Lawrence - USA
Howard Harris - USA
Daphne Anastassiou - Chile
Thomas T. Thomas- USA
Lynn LeTourneau - USA
Sigmund Nyberg- Norway
Sana Doumet - Israel
Hanna Fluk - Israel
Michelle Larsen - USA
Ed Moret - USA
Ellen Hegg - Norway
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