APPLY FOR THE 2026 PEACE PORTRAITS
Are you or someone you know a champion of peace in your community? Do you have a story to share about fostering harmony and understanding in your neighborhood? Apply for Peace Portraits, a visual project dedicated to spotlighting the incredible individuals making a difference in Illinois!
The application window for the 2026 Peace Portraits is now closed.
Why Participate?
■ Inspire Change: Your story has the power to inspire others and spark positive transformations in communities across Illinois.
■ Join a Community of Peacemakers: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about building a more peaceful and inclusive environment.
■ Gain Recognition: Showcase your efforts and receive recognition for your contributions toward building peace.
How to Apply:
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, public service, or creative initiatives, we want to hear from you!
2. APPLY TODAY
The application window for the 2026 Peace Portraits is now closed.
3. SELECTION PROCESS
Our panel of judges will review all submissions and select honorees based on the impact of their stories and actions.
4. VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT
The Illinois Peace Project will coordinate a personalized video and photography shoot with each honoree in their neighborhood.
5. FEATURED SHOWCASE
Honorees will be showcased in a digital campaign on the Illinois Peace Project website, where their stories will inspire others and amplify the message of peace. Additionally, they will be celebrated at a special screening event during Gun Violence Awareness Month in June 2026.
Join the Movement. Spread 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.