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Center arts retreat explores community through cohort program
For the second year in a row, Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude will offer an arts retreat that among other goals, works to create the community that supports the artistic journey. Beginning with an initial retreat January 12-16, “Embracing the Artistic Call” will bring together individuals at any level of artistic proficiency who have a desire to live a creative life with intention. One cohort participant from last year wrote: “I no longer think artists do well in isolation; artists need to spend it all, be open to those who cross their paths and be in that present moment, listening to and engaging others. That act alone nurtures their craft and potentially strengthens it.” One of the dictionary definitions of cohort is “a group of people banded together” and that is exactly the intention of how people will proceed through this retreat. It all begins with a week-long retreat January 12-16, 2015, and ends twelve weeks later with a weekend retreat April 24-26, 2015. In between, participants will have the opportunity to respond to weekly invitations, deepening their creativity and staying connected to cohort members. One participant from last year wrote, "This experience gave me the nudge I needed to say, 'I'm an artist person!' I experimented and created and had a blast! I see myself in a whole new way, now." Another participant wrote, "The program was full of surprises, twists and turns and ah-ha moments. It was nurturing in a way I hadn't anticipated." “Embracing the Artistic Call” is limited to 20 participants. A donation of $760 will cover the retreats, food, lodging and program costs after acceptance into the cohort program. To inquire about participating, call 208-962-2004 or visit www.Spirit-Center.org |
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