It's that time of year: The 2013 Crown Heights Arts to End Violence Festival

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Here's a link to the art that was submitted for last year's festival: http://artstoendviolence.tumblr.com/

Here's everything you need to know about how to submit YOUR art for this year's festival:

http://www.crownheightsmediationcenter.org/p/arts-to-end-violence.html

Here are the dates, in case you are too lazy or busy to click on the above link:

Today forward: Accepting submissions to arts contest.

April 1st: Deadline for submission to contest

May 18th, 2013: Arts to End Violence Block Party

May 23rd, 2013: Gallery Opening event for the Arts Showcase. Art will remain on display through June 9th, 2013 in the Ron Taylor Gallery at 1160 St. John's Place.

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Press: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130308/crown-heights/youth-organizers-fight-guns-with-paint-anti-violence-art-contest

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http://artstoendviolence.tumblr.com/post/44885232921

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Press: http://brooklyn.news12.com/news/3rd-annual-arts-to-end-violence-competiton-being-held-in-crown-heights-1.4988931

...ah, News 12, what would community groups do without you?

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The show opens tomorrow, May 23

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I saw some of the pieces at the Kingston Ave Fest. They're really good! Anyone who's on the fence about going should check it out.

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For those who would like to visit from the comfort of their computer:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.503410349707492.1073741826.168414313207099&type=3

For those who prefer the art of the spoken word: