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letsdothis3 ago

https://www.art.state.gov/peter-bruun/

Art in Embassies, partnering with U.S. Embassy in Amman facilitated Peter Bruun’s visit to Amman, Jordan from January 19-24, 2008.

Art in Embassies, partnering with U.S. Embassy in Amman facilitated Peter Bruun’s visit to Amman, Jordan from January 19-24, 2008. Embassy Amman also partnered with a local NGO, Queen Zein Al Sharaf Institute for Development (ZENID), which works with underprivileged communities in Amman and has affiliate centers in different parts of Jordan, to sponsor an “art camp” for Jordanian youths from January 21-24, 2008. Mr. Bruun conducted two, three-hour workshops daily for four days for groups of 20 youths aged 12-14 and 15-17. He reached a total of 40 young Jordanians, plus 10 volunteer artists and art educators.

The theme of the workshops was “second chances.” Mr. Bruun introduced the art of African-American painter Aaron Douglas and had participants share an experience in life when they’ve had a “second chance” at something. ..

..Ambassador Hale hosted a reception in honor of Mr. Bruun. Eighty-one artists, gallery owners, museum directors, patrons, media, and Embassy staff attended the event.

fogdryer ago

well done upvoat