Summary

Encounter 09 | Art in Action is International Arts Movement's annual gathering of artists and creative catalysts to wrestle with the deep questions of art, faith and humanity, to inspire the creative community to engage with the culture that is, and to create the world that ought to be.

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Where:

Downtown New York City
Evenings: Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street)
Daytime: Downtown Conference Center (157 William Street)

When:

February 26-28, 2009

Who:

Artists, thinkers, patrons, singers, dancers, pastors, skeptics, musicians, business leaders, lawyers, students, professionals, novices, creative catalysts... humanity.

What:

One brisk weekend in New York City to gather and wrestle with the deep questions that face culture; to be inspired by performances, lectures, and workshops; to engage, break down barriers and make connections; to discover new opportunities to create; to be challenged; to be affirmed; to ENCOUNTER.

Why:

A world that ought to be is in our midst; a world filled with truth, goodness and beauty; a world inhabited by diverse and vibrant cultures from which, like deep rooted springs that converge into a river bringing life everywhere it flows, emanate hope, peace, love and call all people to truly be human.