Dear Friends,

In September I will be continuing the OUTSIDE THE ARK TOUR. I am writing to ask if you will help me think of venues in any of the states below that might be interested in hosting an event. The events themselves will be similar to what I have been doing so far, a storytelling/slideshow presentation, which will include Outside the Ark as well as additional stories and paintings inspired by people and events from the first leg of the tour. The presentaion is followed by a period of discussion, which often includes looking at non-violent alternatives to occupation and war. In addition to the presentation and discussion, I will be exhibiting drawings and/or paintings from the book and tour. If your state (or country) isn’t on the list and you would like it to be, let me know.

My tentative route:

September: NC, TN, KY, IN
October: IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, (OH–Toledo?)
November: KS, CO, NM, AZ
December: CA, AZ
January: NM, TX, LA, FL
February: GA, SC, NC
March: VA, MD, NJ, PA
April: CT, MA, NY

Possible venues include:

High schools, colleges, universities
Religious institutions
Community centers
Bookstores
Galleries (including public spaces such as libraries)
Book fairs
Storytelling venues
Private homes
Gatherings related to Palestine
Gatherings in which there is a theme of telling the stories that don’t get told and/or using art as activism.

Thanks.

Ellen