ARTIST FOR AMNESTY 2022

Peace is a Human Right by Emmy Lou Packard

May 7th, 2022 7-10 pm: Artists for Amnesty opening night with live music and refreshments

May 4th, 2022 – June 4th, 2022: Artists for Amnesty Exhibition

This exhibition will be to the benefit of Amnesty International’s humanitarian efforts.

In hoping to amplify artist’s demands for peace and understanding in troubling times, The John Natsoulas Gallery is hosting a new Artists for Amnesty exhibition and benefit in collaboration with international activists and artists. Reviving a great tradition, the artist community can once again foster a dialogue with the world through their art while helping to raise funds for refugees, political prisoners, those enduring torture, and other victims of human rights abuses. This is a rare opportunity to see fine works from artists around the world while contributing to efforts towards peace and a common understanding between all humanity.

On May 7th, 2022, a benefit party and opening will be held at the John Natsoulas Gallery, featuring multiple live bands, refreshments, and a stellar exhibition representing global artist perspectives on peace and understanding.

The image above features a linoleum linocut by Emmy Lou Packard entitled Peace is a Human Right. This work was used by many organizations to promote peace, including the Women’s International League tor Peace and Freedom and UNICEF. The piece is still relevant 60 years later; it speaks volumes to the struggle for human rights still continuing around the world.