Peace Notes

Working for Peace Through the Arts

Artist in Focus – Yasmin Gurreeboo

Artist in Focus – Yasmin Gurreeboo

Yasmin Gurreeboo is the CEO and Artistic Director of ActNow Theatre - the recipients of our 2024 Arts Peace Award for Josh and Sophia Don’t Play Together Anymore. Photo by Jamois. Tackling the crisis issue of domestic violence which profoundly affects children, this...

Vale Dr Adrian Vicary

Vale Dr Adrian Vicary

Dr Adrian Vicary 20 September 1945 – 8 November 2024 It is with deepest sadness that the Graham F Smith Peace Foundation says goodbye to Adrian – a committed member and a loyal friend. Adrian always responded to our newsletter and to Peace Foundation activities...

2024 Thank You to Our Volunteers

2024 Thank You to Our Volunteers

Thank You to Our Volunteers As we approach International Volunteer Day (5 December), we extend heartfelt gratitude to all our 2024 volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy, and talents to shaping the Peace Foundation. Your contributions make our mission...

2024 Arts Peace Award

2024 Arts Peace Award

The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation is thrilled to announce that ActNow Theatre's creative development of Josh and Sophia Don't Play Together Anymore is the recipient of the 2024 Arts Peace Award. The Peace Foundation's Chair, Naomi Ebert Smith, presented the award to...

Peace Notes – Spring 2024

Peace Notes – Spring 2024

Read all about International Peace Day, the 2024 Arts Peace Award announcement - and more news - in this edition of our quarterly newsletter. Click here to read the full issue. Subscribe to Peace Notes here and receive updates in your inbox

Supporting the Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society

Supporting the Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society

The Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society aligns with the Peace Foundation. At the request of our board member, Stephen Spence, the Foundation has agreed to support the Alrowwad as a practical way of bringing hope and a pathway to peace to people who are constantly...

Peace Notes – News in Brief

Peace Notes – News in Brief

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki:  The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at 8.15 am on 6 August 1945. With the escalation of war around the world and Australia's military role, we came together for peace. Special guest speaker Adelaide Deputy Lord Mayor...

ART for PEACE – review by Craig Campbell

ART for PEACE – review by Craig Campbell

ART for PEACE – The story of the Graham F Smith Peace Foundation by Mark Street and Terry Cantwell Published by Wakefield Press, Adelaide, South Australia, 2024 Art for Peace surveys the remarkable story of the Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation, from its inception in...

2024 Arts Peace Award ($10,000)

2024 Arts Peace Award ($10,000)

The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation calls for submissions from artists or art organisations for the 2024 Arts Peace Award ($10,000).