PAC PEACE Project's very own graphic novel is here!
PEACE Rising Creativity & Courage in Learning
Born from the voices, artwork, and stories of students across Long Island's PEACE Project partnerships, this publication is a milestone for the project and a lasting artifact of student creativity and community. Copies will be available at the conference. Don't miss the launch celebration!
Author: Laura K. Reeder, PhD
Illustrator: Michael Mastermaker
Editors: Meg Sexton & Linda Beckerman
Creative consultants: Beth Giacummo, Christine Baum, Loretta Corbisiero-Drakos
Copyright © 2026 by Patchogue Arts Council Inc.
All rights reserved.
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PEACE (Partners in Education, Arts, & Community Empowerment) embodies a critical community of teachers, artists, students, and community members who have been gathering and growing together for many years.
ABOUT PATCHOGUE ARTS COUNCIL
The mission of Patchogue Arts Council, Inc. is to ambitiously educate, support, and elevate the arts community. This includes artists at all stages of their careers as well as supporting the development of new works and public projects through exhibitions and innovative programming that emphasize community engagement while aiding in the revitalization and sustainability of the community. The Patchogue Arts Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose programming supports arts across all of Long Island.
Central to PAC’s work is the Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island (MoCA L.I.), PAC’s dedicated exhibition space. MoCA L.I. expands access to current and contemporary art for all Long Islanders while creating greater opportunities for early, mid-career, and established artists working across all media. Inclusive by design, MoCA L.I. reflects PAC’s enduring commitment to serving the full breadth of Long Island’s diverse artistic communities.