Nonviolence and the Transformative Power of the Arts

On September 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, AWTT artist Robert Shetterly will join Brandon Bauer, Rosie Davila, and Becky McIntyre to talk about art and non-violence. The program kicks off a series of online panel discussions sponsored by Pax Christie International’s Catholic Non-Violence Iniatitive. “How can visual arts be used as a tool for […]
Eighteen Ways to Consider John Brown

Author’s note: I wrote this piece when I was painting John Brown’s portrait back in 2012. It was my attempt to sort out the complex aspects of his character and clarify my attraction to legacy, my admiration for his fierce courage and commitment despite his darker reputation. Once the portrait was completed, I set these […]