Todd Thomas, Art Director, Shares About Making Art at the Goose

Making Art at the Wild Goose Festival is one of those exciting “intersections” people are always talking about. It’s not just a place for artists or those who consider themselves artistic. It’s a sacred space where we share and explore the ways that making art has impacted, informed and grown out of our human needs and spiritual aspirations.

When you drop in at our planned sessions you’ll hear artists of various mediums and materials talk about the way that making art has been a part of their prayer, faith, therapy, love, work and play. You’ll watch them make art, and you’ll be invited to join them in making art.

When you visit the Making Art area between our sessions you’ll be able to participate in some small artistic projects and prayerful expressions. There will be opportunities for you to try your hand at ways of making art that might be very new to you.

And most importantly we’ll be making friendships and connections that will last beyond the festival. Our conversations, projects and times spent together will be treasured moments with some beautiful sisters and brothers. As many of us say at The Table on Sunday mornings, “These are the gifts of God for the people of God.”

Do you have a Wild Goose memory or experience to share? Would you like to submit an essay about what the Wild Goose means to you? We’d love to hear from you! Email sarah (at) wildgoosefestival (dot) org.