Illinois Peace Project: Peace Portraits
Are you a champion of peace in your community? Do you have a story to share about fostering harmony and understanding in your neighborhood? Join us for Peace Portraits, a visual project dedicated to spotlighting the incredible individuals who are making a difference in Illinois!
How to Participate:
1. SHARE YOUR STORY
Tell us about your efforts to bring, create, or maintain peace in your neighborhood. Whether it’s through community organizing, acts of kindness, or creative initiatives, we want to hear from you!
2. APPLY TODAY
Submit your application to be considered for the Peace Portraits project. Applications can be completed online here. DEADLINE EXTENSION: MAY 15, 2024.
3. SELECTION PROCESS
Our panel of judges will review all submissions and select finalists based on the impact of their stories and actions.
4. VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT
The Illinois Peace Project will coordinate a special video and photography shoot with each finalist in their neighborhood.
5. FEATURED SHOWCASE
Finalists will be showcased on the Illinois Peace Project website, where their stories will inspire others and amplify the message of peace across Chicago.
Join the Movement. Spread Peace.
Why Participate?
– Inspire Change: Your story has the power to inspire others and spark positive transformations in communities across Chicago.
– Join a Community of Peacemakers: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about building a more peaceful and inclusive city.
– Gain Recognition: Showcase your efforts on a public platform and receive recognition for your contributions towards building peace.
If selected, you hereby grant Illinois Peace Project and its parent organizations permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video or digital or other medium in any and all of its publications, including website entries, or promotional materials without payment or any other consideration. These materials containing your likeness will become the property of Illinois Peace Project and its parent organizations and will not be returned, nor will you be given or have a right to a copy. You hereby irrevocably authorize Illinois Peace Project and its parent organizations to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute your likeness for any lawful purpose.