Saturday, February 27 9:30AM to Noon (CST) online
Join poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama in a workshop exploring the practices of creativity, generosity, forgiveness and justice. A long-time peace and conflict mediator, Pádraig has an interest in how poetic form, language and bravery can support people as they explore these important themes in their artistic and public work.
Anawim Arts is pleased to sponsor this exciting event. We believe that Pádraig Ó Tuama’s words speak deeply to the situation that the world finds itself in right now. Pádraig Ó Tuama has found ways to use imagination and creativity to address peacemaking, border-crossing and the ways that expanding our questions/perspectives creates new possibilities.
To learn more about Pádraig Ó Tuama, you can go to his website or listen to this On Being interview.
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Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. He is the author of four books of poetry and prose: Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community, In the Shelter, Sorry for your Troubles, and Readings from the Books of Exile. He presents the podcast Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios, where he also has responsibilities in bringing art and theology into public and civic life. From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. He is based in Ireland
A morning with Pádraig Ó Tuama, although it was evening at my side, was the most exciting and enriching online workshop I have ever attended. I carried with me several ideas among them; creative art is allowing something to grow in me, and while I am concerned about being the voice for the voiceless, there is a greater concerning as to who is listening. I then felt inspired to revisit the gallery of my articles and reflections, they may be of importance some day.
Pádraig, thank you for being an inspiration.