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President’s Welcome
Are you already helping to create a better world through aesthetics? (Or would you like to?) Want to affiliate yourself with others who share your views?
“Great!” and “You can,” are the short answers.
“Connect up with Artists For A Better World International and let’s create together,” is a more vital and causative answer.
We would be honored to have your fine art, music, poetry, short stories, and/or videos represented in our free AFABW “Artists Directory.” Visit the work of artists that are already presented, and make new friends.
The most elemental way to get connected would be to display your work in our “Artists Directory,” or consider writing an educational article for potential publication in our online “Art Articles.” (Send a query or your article via “Contact Us.”)
Can you nominate an artist for one of our annual AFABW “Creating A Better World” awards? Such artists have contributed to the betterment of their fellow man, community and world through the use of aesthetics. Stated another way, these are artists who are helping others through their work and we want to acknowledge them!
As a free member you also have the opportunity to participate in AFABW art productions: including music CD’s, literary compilations, visual art projects, theatrical productions, arts festivals, community service activities/events and special projects and performances. Some of these activities would require that you be near any of our affiliated organizations in Toronto, Canada; outside of London, England; near Johannesburg, South Africa; in Boston, Massachussetts; or here in Hollywood. In most cases, you can participate, help, or contribute from any part of the world. Take a few moments to peruse our “Press Releases” to see what we’ve been up to in the past and check out “What’s New” to see what’s going on now or in the future. As a free member, you can also keep apprised of AFABW activities by signing up for your free subscription to the AFABW Art Line eNewsletter and other AFABW publications.
Want to distribute AFABW The Way To Happiness booklets?
Want to start an AFABW group in your area?
Have some ideas you might be interested in working together on?
Let’s talk!
Regardless of your area of AFABW interest, there is a way we can help each other build a better world through aesthetics.
Let’s get connected! Click CONTACT US.
Best,
George Alger
President, Artists For A Better World International
About Artists For A Better World International
Founded in 1997, Artists For A Better World International (AFABW) is a network of worldwide artists uniting to make a difference in society. AFABW is funded by donations and operates with a considerable amount of volunteer support. By uplifting the culture through aesthetics, by raising the awareness of artists and others about the power the artist has in forwarding social betterment and by working with and supporting community service activities, AFABW and its members are making and inspiring positive changes in society.
AFABW creates music CDs, poetry anthologies, short story books, visual art calendars and other collaborative creative projects that include artists from around the globe. Click on “Store” to see some of our past properties.
AFABW supports the establishment of an official Holiday For the Arts, called ART DAY, which occurs on the second Friday of every August.
AFABW has regular events at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International, in Hollywood, California, and at affiliated Scientology organizations around the world, including in Boston, MA; Toronto, Canada; London, England; and Johannesburg, South Africa; as well as many events in global communities with allied organizations. The group includes members of the Church as well as artists and art enthusiasts of goodwill from all religions, nationalities, creeds, races and cultures. In short, any and all who desire to help in the creation of a better world.
The Church of Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard, who saw the value of the artist to society:
“The artist has an enormous role in the enhancement of today’s and creation of tomorrow’s reality. He operates in a rank in advance of science as to the necessities and requirements of man. The elevation of a culture can be measured directly by the numbers of its people working in the field of aesthetics.”
“A culture is only as great as its dreams and its dreams are dreamed by artists.”
AFABW welcomes ideas and suggestions from any and all artists, art enthusiasts and social betterment groups about ways we can work together to create a better world.
Scientology is a trademark and service mark owned by Religious Technology Center and is used with its permission. Grateful acknowledgement is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. Programmed in the USA.
Mission of Artists For A Better World International
Artists For A Better World International (AFABW) is dedicated to building a worldwide network of artists who share a vision of creating a better world through aesthetics and is open to artists and art enthusiasts of all religions, nationalities, creeds, races and cultures.
♦ We believe in a world where good morals are valued
♦ We favor art that inspires and helps make the world a better place
♦ We support artistic and other social improvement programs that are making positive changes in society
Artists For A Better World International has a purpose to raise the awareness of worldwide artists about using their creative powers to benefit mankind by leading the way to a better world and by supporting like-minded public benefit organizations that advocate humanitarian benevolence.
We accomplish our aims by cultivating international artistic participation in constructive, inspirational and creative projects as well as working hand-in-hand with other community advancement organizations.
AFABW activities include art and social betterment projects and/or events conceived to foster heightened awareness with and through art and artists, to help build a better world through aesthetics.
Add your artwork to the AFABW Artists Directory today!
Artists For A Better World Pledge To The Arts
Whereas, I believe in creating a better world through the use of aesthetics;
Whereas, I understand that in the past, societies have flourished and expanded when they supported, encouraged and patronized the arts;
Whereas, I pledge to do all I can to create a better world by helping to keep the arts as a central part of our culture;
Whereas, I see the benefit of working with individuals and groups that are making positive changes in society;
Whereas, I pledge to take a wider responsibility as a creative being to do what I can to uplift the culture through aesthetics, and by using my talents in conjunction with those of similar purpose;
Whereas, I believe in the importance of the artist, and his role, as stated by artist, humanitarian and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard who wrote: “The rehabilitation of that art-ability of a culture is a tremendously valid undertaking and will repay a culture a thousand times over for any effort made in that direction. A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by Artists.”
I pledge to support Artists for a Better World International in helping to create a new Renaissance for Mankind.