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The Community Painting is a simple and innovative concept designed as a tool to teach the philosophy of team and individual accountability: Imagine, you and your class mates painting together on one canvas, creatively bouncing ideas and solutions from one team member to another. Not only will you create an original piece of art, you ignite fluid communication, team involvement, and a fearless attitude toward contribution. Your creation is then hung in your class room or actioned off to help with raising funds for your next class project.


Events

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The latest CP project was a Community Painting/Peace Project collaboration. This was truly a wonderful success thanks to Denise Jackson of www.emergingartscene.com  and Julie Ross of www.artpeas.com. As the saying goes " If you build it they will come," well they came, 50 + of the most creative and enthusiastic people from 4 to 84 years of age to add their 2-cents to this Community Painting entitled " World Peas" sponsored by the Piedmont Park Conservancy. Click on photos below to enlarge  
Church Center + Muhammad School experience: The CP project went into a couple schools and programs last year to test in potential with kids from different religious upbringings. Although this was not intentional, the students were more than open to the idea of working together on these projects. The story of the Giving Tree was the topic of discussion for the group while  in another Christian based center the kids made holiday frames for their parents and took pictures with Santa. Out of the many questions I was asked the students never asked about, or tried to compare their religion with any other. They seemed to be content with having the chance to express their ides of peace, and family. I learned as much as they did on this day. Click on photo below to enlarge
One of the first CP took place outside of the FUNE sushi bar in Midtown Atlanta. This event actually helped to launch the concept forward. The idea that  people can create extaordinary art together and be apart of the creative process, build the team, and have fun set off a light bulb for a new approach to team building. Click on photo below to enlarge

History

Community Painting began in 2007 as a  way to involved individuals into the creative process. The best art is done in collaborations which allow people to be hands on and see both their individual value to the team as well as the power of the collective.
 

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If you are looking for a fresh and innovative way to build the creatively influence your class, then this is the event for you. E-mail if you would like to be apart of the Community Painting project or if you want more info.