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.
Albuquerque artist and Da Vinci Laureate Paul Ré is recognized internationally for his peace promoting art. The prize is endowed as part of a bequest of Ré’s estate to the Jonson Gallery.
“When we thoroughly integrate peace into all of our thoughts and actions, our life becomes a work of art. This is a very practical, influential and equable art form that everyone can practice,” Ré said.
Stephen Littlejohn, communication and journalism faculty, won the last award in 2007. He teaches mediation during winter intersession. Arti Prasad, professor, internal medicine, was an alternate. Honorable mentions were given to William Gross, professor emeritus, engineering, and Hakim Bellamy, graduate student in communications and journalism. Ré said the diverse backgrounds of these awardees are significant and that the integration of many fields is a necessary part of peace work.
Anyone may nominate any eligible, UNM-affiliated person for the award. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Nominations should include a detailed description of the nominee’s work promoting peace and related future plans, such as conflict prevention or resolution, individual or social healing, integrative medicine, environmental concerns such as sustainable energy or green architectural design, or creation or preservation of peace-oriented works of art. Other nomination materials include the candidate’s résumé, letters of recommendation and other supporting material.
The award includes a stipend, an artwork certificate created by Ré and a signed, numbered and specially inscribed copy of Ré’s acclaimed monograph, “The Dance of the Pencil.”
Nominations are due Aug. 1. The awards will be presented in October. For information and the nomination form visit: Jonson Gallery or call 277-4967.