The UNM Jonson Gallery is now accepting nominations for the Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize. The prize will be awarded to a UNM student, faculty, staff person or retiree who has demonstrated notable achievements in promoting world peace and understanding.
The award includes a stipend, an artwork certificate created by Paul Ré and a signed, numbered and specially inscribed copy of Ré’s acclaimed monograph, “The Dance of the Pencil.”
Albuquerque artist Paul Ré has become internationally respected for his peace promoting art. The prize is endowed as part of a bequest of Ré’s estate to the Jonson Gallery.
“I believe that we can greatly improve our world by encouraging and preserving the good in life – wisdom, beauty, insight, humor that enlightens – and using these positive forces to heal discord,” Ré said. “This requires the integration and synergy of many fields – from art and science to engineering and philosophy – plus communication and common sense.”
Nominations are due by Aug. 1. For information and the nomination form visit http://www.unm.edu/~jonsong or call 277-9604.
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