Art Of Peace Charitable Trust
Lead artist; Lin Evola
Lead Artist and Founder of the Art of Peace Charitable Trust – New York, New York
Lead Artist and Founder of the Peace Angels Project – New York, New York
Co-founder of the Angel of Peace Awards – Los Angeles, California
Lead Artist and Founder of the Peace Angels Project – New York, New York
Co-founder of the Angel of Peace Awards – Los Angeles, California
Words about Lin Evola
“In examining the history of art, Evola’s Peace Angel sculptures can be discussed in the context of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Joseph Beuys and Robert Rauschenberg.”
Julia Ernst, Founding Curator, the Saatchi Collection
“The authenticity of Lin Evola’s art delivers us, gratefully, beyond the soul killing loop of postmodern irony and into the spiritual awakening of a new Renaissance where the artist stands on the sacred ground of myth.”
L.P. Streitfeld, Art Critic
International artist, Lin Evola, uses the “swords to ploughshares” paradigm for empowering change. She requests weapons from countries and communities through the proper law enforcement channels, while engaging the media to transmit the message. Her focus is not merely to use weapons to make art.
Rather she asks people to participate by giving up their own weapons, which are then melted down and transformed into magnificent sculptures of peace.
Peace Angel Emissaries, Ambassadors and Monuments are the final designated product from the melting down of decommissioned nuclear missile casings, indigenous “weapons of choice” and street weapons. As works of art, the Peace Angels stand alone.
Julia Ernst, Founding Curator, the Saatchi Collection
“The authenticity of Lin Evola’s art delivers us, gratefully, beyond the soul killing loop of postmodern irony and into the spiritual awakening of a new Renaissance where the artist stands on the sacred ground of myth.”
L.P. Streitfeld, Art Critic
International artist, Lin Evola, uses the “swords to ploughshares” paradigm for empowering change. She requests weapons from countries and communities through the proper law enforcement channels, while engaging the media to transmit the message. Her focus is not merely to use weapons to make art.
Rather she asks people to participate by giving up their own weapons, which are then melted down and transformed into magnificent sculptures of peace.
Peace Angel Emissaries, Ambassadors and Monuments are the final designated product from the melting down of decommissioned nuclear missile casings, indigenous “weapons of choice” and street weapons. As works of art, the Peace Angels stand alone.
Board of Trustees
Lin Evola, Chairman of the Board
Robert Vinson
Carole Joyce
Support
INTERNATIONAL
International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)
In July 2008 Lin Evola represented the Art of Peace Charitable Trust at the Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms and Light Weapons, for which the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) coordinated NGO participation. During the July 14th to 18th meeting, the Art of Peace Charitable Trust requested and was granted accreditation by all 192 Member States. The Art of Peace Charitable Trust is honored to have been one of the very few non governmental agencies allowed to participate in and witness this historic meeting. IANSA supports Lin Evola’s work to melt down weapon stockpiles worldwide.
NATIONAL
California
Homeboy Industries – Los Angeles, CA
Homeboy Industries assists at-risk and formerly gang-involved youth to become positive and contributing members of society through job placement, training and education. Thousands of young people have walked through the doors of Homeboy Industries looking for a second chance, and finding community. Lin is truly a gifted artist who is doing tremendously important work in highlighting the chaos that our youth are causing with their use of guns and other destructive weapons, which are turned into beautiful and inspirational works of art in the form of the Peace Angel Monuments around the world. Lin’s work is vital to our community and the world.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is committed to taking illegal guns off the street. By removing such guns, the streets are safer for all of us. The Art of Peace Charitable Trust will take some of the guns the Department now confiscates and destroys by way of melting them down, and turn what once could be used to commit a crime into monuments of art. In fact, they will be used to create “Angel Monuments.” These monuments will remind all of us that a peaceful more secure world is attainable. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is proud to be a part of such a human endeavor.
Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
The Violence Prevention Coalition promotes the Public Health Model in applying public policies to reduce violence in their communities. Their 150+ members represent gun violence prevention advocates, gang intervention providers, domestic/relationship violence prevention and intervention services, public health agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, the faith community and numerous individuals, who collectively work with thousands of families across the Southland. Since 1994, they have partnered with Lin Evola to produce the Angel of Peace Award, in recognition of community partners who exemplify dedication to reducing violence.
New York
New York Police Department – New York, NY
The New York Police Department (NYPD) supports and lauds the efforts of renowned artist Ms. Lin-Evola and the Art of Peace Charitable Trust whose goal is the eradication of dangerous weapons from cities all over the world. As a Law Enforcement Agency, we have first-hand knowledge of the devastation caused by guns. Criminals use guns in their crimes and destroy innocent lives. At the NYPD, we admire Ms. Evola’s artistic work and believe the Art of Peace Charitable Trust is a valuable instrument in helping to reduce the number of guns on the streets of New York City.
United Global Shift – New York, NY
AOPCT is a great example of a project that has the potential to express the Conscious Full Spectrum Response technology. The way AOPCT integrates not only the technology of melting weapons into peace monuments, but also then retrains the individuals who are surrendering the weapons and provides opportunities to shift their economic system through hydroponic vertical farms in the inner city communities they are living in. This not only gets guns off the streets, but creates whole new worlds (and jobs) for the community. Projects like AOPCT are the possibility of shifting from
Outreach
A leading brand builder and communications strategist, Richard Rubenstein advises some of the most recognized figures in business, real estate and entertainment. Throughout his 25-year career in public relations, Richard has devised media campaigns that have yielded substantial, high-profile exposure, helping both new businesses and existing brands achieve unprecedented market success.
Among his most prestigious clients, Richard personally represents Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez; The Trump Organization; and Africa Israel USA, a New York subsidiary of the international holding and investment company controlled by billionaire businessman Lev Leviev.
Richard has developed successful campaigns for some of the worlds most iconic and successful real estate development projects, including Fifteen Central Park West, the highest selling residential property in the world; the Time Warner Center, one of the country’s largest mixed-use developments; and Nakheel, LLC’s The Palm and The World, two development involving the creation of manmade islands along the Dubai coastline.
A third-generation publicist, Richard founded Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) in 1987. He quickly began amassing an impressive list of entertainment clients – performers, companies and events spanning many genres, including music, theater, film, radio and television.
AOPCT has various levels of continual media interaction:
• Public awareness of weapons reduction.
• A series of Public Service Announcements are planned, hosted by high profile individuals
(public office leaders, community leaders) who are relevant to youth. This is to encourage
the young people to give up weapons and make a difference in their lives. When a human
being experiences a work of art, it has the potential to inspire and make a profound difference
in the viewer's life. As one witnesses a Peace Angel, the power comes from the grace and
beauty and also from the conceptual edge of knowing that hundreds, perhaps thousands of
individuals gave up a weapon.
If a person gives up a weapon, no one is killed by that weapon. No one kills from that weapon. Families and communities heal.
Among his most prestigious clients, Richard personally represents Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez; The Trump Organization; and Africa Israel USA, a New York subsidiary of the international holding and investment company controlled by billionaire businessman Lev Leviev.
Richard has developed successful campaigns for some of the worlds most iconic and successful real estate development projects, including Fifteen Central Park West, the highest selling residential property in the world; the Time Warner Center, one of the country’s largest mixed-use developments; and Nakheel, LLC’s The Palm and The World, two development involving the creation of manmade islands along the Dubai coastline.
A third-generation publicist, Richard founded Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) in 1987. He quickly began amassing an impressive list of entertainment clients – performers, companies and events spanning many genres, including music, theater, film, radio and television.
AOPCT has various levels of continual media interaction:
• Public awareness of weapons reduction.
• A series of Public Service Announcements are planned, hosted by high profile individuals
(public office leaders, community leaders) who are relevant to youth. This is to encourage
the young people to give up weapons and make a difference in their lives. When a human
being experiences a work of art, it has the potential to inspire and make a profound difference
in the viewer's life. As one witnesses a Peace Angel, the power comes from the grace and
beauty and also from the conceptual edge of knowing that hundreds, perhaps thousands of
individuals gave up a weapon.
If a person gives up a weapon, no one is killed by that weapon. No one kills from that weapon. Families and communities heal.
Lawson Associates Inc., a nationally known fundraising firm serving the non profit sector has, for forty years, successfully raised over two billion dollars for more than a thousand clients. The professional associates in the firm have distinguished accomplishments and each maintains credentials appropriate for his/her field of expertise.
The firm was founded in 1969 by Douglas M. Lawson and is dedicated to Dr. Lawson's belief that "Philanthropy is the mystical mingling of a joyful giver, an artful asker, and a grateful recipient."
The Art of Peace Charitable Trust is very important to all at Lawson Associates. It is vital to get as many illegal weapons off the streets, and, as a final reward, into the melting pots to eventually become amazing Peace Angels for all to see. Lawson Associates plans to raise the necessary funds by approaching foundations, corporations, and individuals throughout America for the financial support that will make the Peace Angels become a reality.
The firm was founded in 1969 by Douglas M. Lawson and is dedicated to Dr. Lawson's belief that "Philanthropy is the mystical mingling of a joyful giver, an artful asker, and a grateful recipient."
The Art of Peace Charitable Trust is very important to all at Lawson Associates. It is vital to get as many illegal weapons off the streets, and, as a final reward, into the melting pots to eventually become amazing Peace Angels for all to see. Lawson Associates plans to raise the necessary funds by approaching foundations, corporations, and individuals throughout America for the financial support that will make the Peace Angels become a reality.
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