Participate
Be Part of a Living Memorial
The Six Million Project is a global art initiative honoring each of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust — through tiny, hand-colored rectangles, one for every life.
This page will show you exactly how to take part.
1. Paint at Home
You can contribute from anywhere in the world. Download printable A4 pages and color in the rectangles using markers or colored pens. Each completed page contributes to one of 100 large-scale paintings made entirely of tiny, hand-colored rectangles.
What You Need:
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Colored markers or pens
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A4 printer
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Quiet time to color with care
Step 1
Download the Coloring Page
1. Click the download link to save the PDF to your computer. Choose 'US Letter' if you're in the US or 'A4' for all other regions. 2. Open the file to ensure it has downloaded correctly.
Step 2
Print the Page
Print on cardstock for best results. If printing for a group, consider using a professional printer and request 300 gsm cardstock. For home printing, opt for thicker paper (120–160 gsm) or cardstock (200–250 gsm) instead of standard printer paper. Use the manual feed tray and adjust the printer settings for thicker paper.
Step 3
Color the Rectangles
1. Use acrylic markers (0.7 nib) or fine-tip markers for the best results. 2. Choose your favorite color and draw the outline first. Try to stay inside the lines to keep the artwork neat. Keep the corners sharp. 3. Fill in each rectangle with a single, solid color. 4. Take your time and enjoy the process—every colored rectangle is meaningful!
Step 5
Send Your Page
1. Open your email account. 2. Compose a new email to info@sixmillionproject.org. 3. Attach your scanned file. 4. In the subject line, write "Completed Page Submission - [Your Name]". 5. Click Send!
Step 4
Scan Your Completed Page
1. Place the finished page flat on a scanner. 2. Open the scanning software on your computer or use a scanning app on your phone. 3. Select high resolution (300 DPI or higher) for the best quality. 4. Save the scan as a JPEG or PDF file. 5. Check the scanned image to ensure it’s clear and not blurry.
Share Your Work
If you’d like, take a photo of your work and share it on social media with the hashtag #SixMillionProject to inspire others to join.
View Your Work
A link to your artwork in the project should arrive within 48 hours of sending your scan.
Thank you for being part of this meaningful project!
2. Join a Painting Event
Come to a live session and paint in a relaxed, welcoming space—usually at someone’s home. We provide the materials, quiet music, and sometimes tea and snacks.
It’s an experience of memory, art, and quiet connection.
Join our painting workshops and be part of this global act of remembrance. Every rectangle brings us closer to honoring the six million lives lost.
3. Host a Painting Event
Invite friends, family, students, or community members to color with you. We’ll send everything you need, including the rectangle pages, instructions, and optional words to read during the session.
Events can be:
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At home
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In synagogues or schools
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Online (Zoom)
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As part of Holocaust education initiatives
4. Other Ways to Participate
Not a painter? You can still contribute:
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Spread the Word
Share the project on social media or WhatsApp
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Donate
Help us cover printing, shipping, and outreach
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Volunteer
Offer your skills (graphic design, translation, outreach, etc.)
5. Need Help or Have a Question?
Reach out any time. We’re happy to help you print, host, or spread the project.
📧 Email: info@sixmillionproject.org
🖼️ Instagram: @sixmillionproject
Final Note
Every rectangle matters. Every person matters.
Thank you for helping bring light to memory.
Your support is vital to expanding the Six Million Project, providing materials, hosting events, and ensuring this powerful act of remembrance reaches communities worldwide
Donate today to make an impact and help us keep their memory alive.
Quick Guide for Coloring
This project is about connection, not perfection. Use colors you love, take your time, and know that every rectangle you paint adds meaning to the whole. Let’s create something beautiful together!
CHOOSING YOUR COLOR
Choose a color that you love. The object of this artwork is to remember their lives; not to focus on their deaths. Paint 10-20 rectangles in that color before changing color, spreading them randomly across the page.
You can use muted colors, bright shades, complementary colors or even glittery, neon
or metallic markers! And yes, we can have white rectangles, too.
RANDOM COVERAGE
Distribute your colors in a random, varied way, avoiding repetitive patterns. The goal is to create a natural, organic look that reflects the individuality of human life, rather than a structured or mechanical appearance.
STRAIGHT LINES
Start each rectangle with the outline, then color in the center. Draw outlines as straight as you can. Rectangles should have sharp corners and straight lines.
HOW TO AVOID SMUDGING
Move your hand from top to bottom and left to right across the page for right-handers (right to left for left-handers) to avoid smudging any wet areas.
WHAT IF I MAKE A MESS?
It’s completely okay to make mistakes. In a project as big as this, every contribution blends into a beautiful whole. Perfection isn’t the goal. We’re handpainting this to keep it personal and "human".
Even so, it’s easy to neaten things up if you want to. If you're using acrylic markers, let the paint dry, then carefully outline the neighboring rectangle. You’ll end up with two neat shapes instead of one — mistake turned masterpiece!
REST YOUR EYES
Don’t forget to give your eyes a break! Try the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look
at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds.
MINDFULNESS
This isn’t a race to finish quickly. Try to reflect as you color. Take your time to connect to the memory of a person. Be mindful that each rectangle you color is part of a greater story — together, we are weaving a powerful memorial that honors lives lost and keeps their memory alive.