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By ftarr / February 16, 2024

So I’m really Looking Forward to Taking Part in the 2025 Summit-Sebi

Hello everyone! My name is Sebastiano, I’m 16 and I’m from the Palermo delegation. In the Paalermo Summit,  I had…

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By ftarr / February 5, 2024

Berlin Artist, Malak, Shares Her Experience

My experience with Breaking Walls has been transformative. From the moment I joined, I found myself immersed in a community…

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By ftarr / December 4, 2023

The 2024 Paula Fürst Schule Virtual Arts Cooperative Approaches

The Paula Fürst Schule is a Montessori school in the Charlottenburg district in Berlin, with many creative students and teachers,…

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Breaking Walls 2023 Cape Town – Travis…
By ftarr / October 25, 2023

Breaking Walls 2023 Cape Town – Travis…

I’m Travis and this is my experience with the Breaking Walls program So when I heard about the program I…

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By ftarr / October 25, 2023

Breaking Walls 2023 Cape Town – Sherwin…

I attended the Breaking Wall Cape Town 2023 program. It was a very nice experience for me to be around…

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By ftarr / October 24, 2023

Senior Reflects on 2023 Cape Town Community Based Initiative

Dear [Fran, Mama D, OJ], I hope this letter finds you in the best of spirits. I am writing to…

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By ftarr / July 25, 2023

Breaking Walls, Safe To Say, Is Quite The Experience – Amy, 2023 Cape Town Artist

Breaking Walls, safe to say, is quite an experience.  The beginning of 2023 Palermo Summit began with a creative burst,…

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By ftarr / April 17, 2023

FRAN’S THOUGHTS AHEAD OF OUR 2023 PALERMO SUMMIT!!

Once again Breaking Walls’ Summit is approaching, and I can’t help but feel anxious about it. It’s that feeling of…

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By ftarr / April 10, 2023

Breaking Walls Honors Adina Taubman – Director of Creative Activism

  Barcelona artist, Maria reflects on the impact Adina’s Creative Activist Lab program creates. Dear Adina, As Breaking Walls artists,…

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By ftarr / October 20, 2022

Shankia Reflects on 2022 Cape Town Community-Based Initiative

MY EXPERIENCE WITH BREAKING WALLS 2022 My experience at Breaking Walls 2002 Cape Town was amazing. If I could do…

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2017 Cape Town – Day One!!

2017 Cape Town – Day One!!

We are so pleased, and very proud to share how truly magical Day One was at our 2017 Breaking Walls Initiative was in Cape Town. Enjoy these images as we Ensemble-Build, Write and learn how to drum- SA-Style! ​ Sending you all our love!! xoxo  
2017 International Day of Peace at the United Nations

2017 International Day of Peace at the United Nations

Breaking Walls director/founder, Fran Tarr, is so pleased and proud to share with you that Brooklyn artist, Britani's, presentation at the 2017 International Day of Peace Youth Assembly at the United Nations was as stellar as she is. Britani knocked it out-of-the-park for Breaking Walls! Here is Britani's presentation: Britani
Breaking Walls 2017 Cape Town – A Voyage of Kindness

Breaking Walls 2017 Cape Town – A Voyage of Kindness

Breaking Walls in participating in KIND Causes - a program from The KIND Foundation that supports ideas aimed at making the world a little kinder. Each month, The KIND Foundation grants $10,000 to people spreading kindness to those in need. The entry that receives the most votes will unlock the funding.…
2017 Warsaw Artist – Iza

2017 Warsaw Artist – Iza

I am Izabela, and I would like to talk about my close encounter with Breaking Walls and my new friends. During Breaking Wall's two-week project, I have seen more and more interesting people than in recent years. It's an amazing feeling - sharing one space with peers from such far…
Breaking Walls last rehearsal before the big show!!!

Breaking Walls last rehearsal before the big show!!!

Breaking Walls Artists and Ambassadors are going through their last rehearsal before the big show.  Follow us on social media to get a front row seat for this great performance. Photo by: Anna Vilarru​
Thank You Wellness Team

Thank You Wellness Team

Breaking Walls were honored to have the Global Health Organization join us in Warsaw, Poland. Their advice, mentoring and enthusiastic participation was invaluable. Photo by:  Anna Vilarru
Jessie artist from Cape Town, South Africa giving thanks to those that made this experience possible

Jessie artist from Cape Town, South Africa giving thanks to those that made this experience possible

Artist Jessie from South Africa sharing her gradtitude about ther Breaking Walls Experience in Warsaw Poland. Video by: Anna Vilarru
Breaking Walls Artists and Ambassadors create memories from Poland.

Breaking Walls Artists and Ambassadors create memories from Poland.

Breaking Walls would like to Thank Adina Taubman and Family for their generous gift of culture during our stay in Poland. Thank You, Danke!, Shukran!,Dziekuje, Enkosi!, Gracies!!