About Me
THE INDY ARTISTS' PEACE PROJECT MISSION STATEMENT:The Indy Artists' Peace Project is a community of Indiana based creative artists who have dedicated themselves to the work of peace, nonviolence and social justice. We reject all methods of war, violence and torture as a means of social change and call upon our political leaders to work towards sane, practical and peaceful solutions to the ills of the world. We are non partisan, self supporting and not funded by or affiliated with any political party. We are inclusive of people of all religious traditions and believe deeply in the strength of diversity. It is our goal as an organization to entertain the mind with quality performance art while also stirring the soul with a strong message of peace and reconciliation.A CALL FOR ARTISTS:If you are a Hoosier creative artist (musician, songwriter, poet, writer, actor, visual artist, etc.) and you agree with the nonviolent principles expressed in the IAPP mission statement, please feel free to contact us regarding participation in future Indy Artists' Peace Project events. CDs, demo tapes, promo packages, etc., may be sent to; Indy Artists Peace Project - P.O. Box 78263, Indianapolis, IN, 46278FACTS: The Indy Artists' Peace Project was co-founded in 2002 by writer/filmmaker Michelle Gussow and poet/writer Jeff Matheus. The IAPP organize and sponser peace-themed events that incorporate many diverse aspects of the creative arts; music, poetry, theater, dance, visual art, etc.ARTISTS & PARTICIPANTS:Here are some of the artists, and/or speakers who have previously participated in IAPP events...Ryan Ahlrgim (author, speaker, Pastor of First Mennonite Church), Andrew Cornelius (singer/songwriter, Christian alternative rock), Angela & Tyler (acoustic rock/folk duo),
Marshall Gibson (storyteller), Michelle Gussow (writer, filmmaker), Dean & Lisa Habegger (visual artists), Dan Henkle (fingerstyle/classical guitarist), Marq Johansen (blues/rock guitarist), J.L. Kato (poet), Jeff Matheus (poet, writer), Everett.McKee (singer/songwriter, folk music), Pathwork (folk/Celtic music duo), Richard Propes (guest speaker, the Tenderness Tour), Khabir Shareef (storyteller), Catherine Swanson (poet), Art Umble (guitarist/singer), Shari Wagner (poet), Shannon Walker (liturgical dance)
