Dear GHA friends, I would like to share a wonderful story that I recently received from Louisville, KY. Just two days ago, The Barefoot Artist film was featured in its international film festival. Chenoweth Allen and Beth Henson, who attended the screening commented that "[The film is] a reminder of the amazing, healing work which can be done when a heart is open and communities are invited to create." Working with 8 dedicated women of the West Louisville Women's Coalition, Allen and Henson transformed a vacant lot into a Peace Labyrinth in West Louisville. In the process, 400 people painted bricks with positive messages, which became the border of the labyrinth. I am grateful for the story. It shows that we all have the power to change things for better if we keep our heart open and follow our inspiration with action. May the coming season bring us strength and fill our hearts with tenderness. Loving regards, Lily Upcoming screenings of The Barefoot Artist film: The Gendered Planet: Ethics, Ecology, Equity Conference - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/fe44e15c30 , at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, WI, October 17 - 18, 2014, Lily Yeh keynote speaker Drexel University Arts Administration Graduate Association - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/ff126e3d2e , Philadelphia, PA, October 23, 2014 The 17th United Nations Association Film Festival - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/d71d871b16 , at Stanford University, CA, October 24, 2014 Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/d0ec5ae8fb , Colorado Springs, CO, November 7 - 9, 2014 Theatrical Screenings! IFC New York, New York, December 5 - 11, 2014 - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/c673f4e8c6 Address: 323 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10014 Phone: (212) 924-7771 Laemmle NOHO7, Los Angeles, CA, December 18 - 24, 2014 - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/e0f9878280 Address: 5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Phone: (818) 762-4600 - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/78ff4c8c6c "Urban Alchemy" workshop at the Holton Viaduct Swing Park, Milwaukee, WI Invited by beintween, a non-profit arts organization in Milwaukee, Barefoot Artists director conducted a two-day "urban alchemy" residency to co-create with artists, neighborhood residents, children, and volunteers an art installation that transformed a sterile and unfrequented urban space into a colorful and jubilant place. The lively process, fun activities, and the colorful environment not only refreshed participants' energy, but also drew the attention of passing visitors -- including two wedding parties! Attracted by our brightly colored columns and streamers, the newlyweds had their pictures taken with us. People commented, "Art and action do transform. Working together brings great joy. It is truly magical." Design Workshop Community Design Team The one-day installing workshop - residents, artists, children, volunteers working together on site So many magical moments We, the Urban Alchemists! Please support Barefoot Artists by forwarding this message to a friend - http://oi.vresp.com/f2af/v4/send_to_friend.html?ch=982165e3c7&lid=1643018159&ldh=b123d97574 and considering a charitable donation - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BarefootArtistsInc./982165e3c7/b123d97574/090f7dc6b0 to support our international projects. ______________________________________________________________________ Click to view this email in a browser http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/862805/982165e3c7/1643018159/b123d97574/ If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: http://cts.vresp.com/u?982165e3c7/b123d97574/mlpftw ______________________________________________________________________ Barefoot Artists, Inc. sent this email free of charge using VerticalResponse for Non-Profits. Non-Profits email free. You email affordably. Barefoot Artists, Inc. 2412 Waverly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy: http://www.verticalresponse.com/content/pm_policy.html