ST. MARYS — St. Marys man John Schlimm has created participatory art projects through social media to encourage acts of kindness and embracing a positive mindset during a difficult time. Schlimm, who is a Harvard-trained educator, artist, author and advocate,…
5 Day PEACE Challenge #5dayPEACEchallenge a participatory art project by @JohnSchlimm _________________________________________________________________________________ Each one of us has the unique ability to spread PEACE in this world. Through even the simplest acts of kindness, such as a smile, helping others,…
Planting PEACE a participatory art project by John Schlimm INSTRUCTION: Below are the 5 letters of PEACE. Print out one or more letters. In a secret place only you know, dig a hole and plant the letter(s). Watch PEACE…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Busbee The Culture Buzz johntaylorbusbee@gmail.com 515-707-1532 _________________________________________________________________________________ The Culture Buzz Launches “Importing Ideas & Inspiration” Initiative By Naming Award-winning Author, Artist, Educator, and Advocate John Schlimm as its First Visiting Cultural Exchange Ambassador and Cultural…
On January 28, 2020, I debuted a new Participatory Art project titled A Garden of Kindness with the help of my fellow artist Paige Tarpey, who designed the cover, and Fourth Grade students at Sandy Hook Elementary School. For this…
On January 29, 2020, my 18-foot long, Participatory Art piece titled THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) was installed at Newtown High School as part of the school's Fresh Check Day mental health initiative in partnership with the…
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"Since documenting his life-changing friendship with an 87-year-old nun in the memoir 'Five Years in Heaven,' author John Schlimm has come to believe in 'divine choreography.' And though the next project to which he was led may seem to be…
"'The dogs in this book embody humility, compassion and heroism in every way,' Schlimm said. 'These dogs are on the front lines of our lives every day, bringing light and hope into some of the darkest places.' In the books,…
"Zoey’s chapter details much of the impact she’s had during her time at Concordia. In January 2014, Concordia became the first university in the state—and possibly in the nation—to “hire” a comfort dog as a full-time staff member. In 2018,…