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2026 Finalist, Grade 11

Peacemaker, 2026

Acrylic, charcoal, graphite on paper

18 x 12 in

Teacher: Lauren Kulesz (2025-26 ARTEFFECT Ambassador)
School: Venture High School, Arlington, Texas, US

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "Hiawatha's voice and legacy helped end centuries of bloodshed territorial wars between the tribes and still lives through on the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Laws of Peace. Hiawatha and The Peacemaker's message showed that unity can be settled within the fiercest enemies to allies."

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Collections: Art Gallery, Hiawatha, Wartime

ARTEFFECT, founded by Lowell Milken, invites educators and students to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes―and their invaluable lessons as role models―through the visual arts. Learn more: www.arteffectlmc.org