Create an Art Sign for Peace & Justice

Art has always been a voice for the voiceless; a way to transform pain into power and silence into song.
This Art Break invites you to create an art sign that speaks out for peace, justice, and unity — a creative expression of love, courage, and hope.

Photo by Co-founding Director Lisa Rasmussen, capturing the power of artful expression in a public gathering.

How Art Can Speak Powerfully

• “A woman’s place is in the revolution.“
  • Bold, direct, and rooted in the power of collective strength.
    
• “The planet is hotter than Shawn Mendes – and that’s a problem.”
  • Humor + urgency = memorable and shareable.
    
• “So bad, even introverts are here.”
  • Playful, self-aware, and powerful — proof that creativity connects us all.
    
• “I am incandescent with rage (but I’m British so I’m just holding a sign).”
  • Witty and resonant — showing how humor can transform anger into art.

Humor and art can turn pain into poetry. When shared, they can spark connection, compassion, and the possibility for positive change.

Art Break Materials:

• A piece of cardboard, poster board, or recycled box
  
• Bold paints, markers, or collage materials
  
• A short, powerful message from your heart
  
• Optional: fabric scraps, newspaper, or natural elements for texture and depth

Art Break Directions:

1. Take a Deep Breath.
Ground yourself. Feel what breaks your heart — and what sparks your hope.

2. Choose Your Words.
Find a phrase that amplifies your truth:

“Art Not Violence.”

“Love Is Revolutionary.”

“We Rise Together.”

“No More Silence.”

Or use humor – a creative force that can open hearts and invite reflection:

“This is my quiet voice on cardboard.”

“My sign is better than your algorithm.”

3. Design with Passion.
Use color, contrast, and symbols that carry your message – hearts, suns, eyes, flowers, hands – whatever feels alive and true to you.

4. Share It.
Display your art sign in your window, your car, or share a photo online to spread messages of peace, empathy, and courage.

Why It Matters

Making an art sign is more than creativity – it’s empowerment. Each brushstroke, each word, each image becomes a declaration: I care. I see. I will not be silent in the face of injustice.

Let your art speak for hope, healing, and humanity.