Artists On Nonviolence: A Talk with Pace e Bene’s Art Makers
1.5-hour virtual talk with Rosie Davila, Bianca Pointner, and Leah Cook
Saturday, December 14, 2024
12-1:30pm PT // 1-2:30pm MT // 2-3:30pm CT // 3-4:30pm ET
$35, scholarships available.
When Art Meets Nonviolence!
Join us for an inspiring event featuring three talented artists who have collaborated with Pace e Bene on numerous nonviolence-themed projects over the past five years. Rosie Davila, Bianca Pointner, and Leah Cook will share their art and process that they have used to make stunning graphics, illustrations, poster designs, coloring pages, and animations. The session will feature artist spotlights, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on creative exercises designed to explore how art can impact our lives as a force for nonviolent change.
Together, we’ll dive into questions like:
How does art shape the viewer’s perception of nonviolence?
How can visual images build knowledge and skills for change?
What role do authenticity and self-compassion play in an artist’s creative process?
How can each of us incorporate art into our own lives as a tool for nonviolence?
Hear directly from Pace e Bene’s Art & Media Coordinator Rosie Davila about the eye-catching illustrations for Action Days, her heart-moving animations of Veronica Pelicaric’s podcasts, and the ways the Nonviolence Means . . . Poster Series has helped communities nationwide redefine nonviolence. M. K. Gandhi Institute’s Bianca Pointner will speak about the ways nonviolence was woven into both the creative process and the final designs used on household items to mainstream nonviolence. Community Artist Leah Cook will reveal the in-depth research behind the incredible artwork in the Nonviolent History Coloring Pages and how considerations of agency, power, and representation informed the imagery. Their stories and insights will highlight the deep connections between art, peace, and personal expression, inviting you to reflect and engage.
This Is For You If:
You are passionate about peace and curious about the role art plays in nonviolence.
You’re an artist or creative looking to deepen your understanding of how art can shape meaningful change.
You’re interested in exploring self-compassion, authenticity, and resilience through creative practice.
You enjoy connecting with others through creativity and reflection.
Whether you’re an artist, peacebuilder, or simply curious, this session will inspire you to create and share art that fosters nonviolence in your world, bringing art into your life as a source of self-expression, peace, and community connection.
Facilitators
Rosie Davila grew up on a flower farm in Kentucky, where her passion for peace and justice was shaped by the story of her great-great-grandfather Alberto, who was killed for his nonviolent resistance to war. Rosie holds a double major in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Kentucky. Since 2020, she has served as the Art and Media Coordinator for Pace e Bene Campaign Nonviolence, hosting “Peace Out with Rosie,” a YouTube series on nonviolence. She is also the Communications and Development Coordinator for Franciscan Action Network.
Bianca Pointner, born in Austria, earned a degree in Multimedia Art and Design from the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg in 2014 and continued her studies in Leipzig until 2017. After being introduced to Nonviolent Communication and Restorative Practices, she became a certified Transformational Coach in 2016. Bianca has facilitated community-based art and restorative projects in Germany and India and now works as the Director of Training and Education at the Gandhi Institute, focusing on conflict resolution, grief, anger, and nonviolence. She is passionate about merging art with nonviolent principles and exploring home and belonging in a biracial context
Leah Cook, an artist from Northern Maine, works across various mediums to explore culture and community. She holds a biology degree and spent nearly 20 years working in Maine’s local food system. Leah created The Acadian Coloring Book, a bilingual tribute to French Acadian culture. She served in the Peace Corps in Suriname and was a Community Artist-in-Residence in Granite Falls, MN, in 2022. Leah continues to explore the connections between people, place, and culture through her art.
Scholarships
No one is ever turned away from our courses. If you need a scholarship, simply email info@paceebene.org. We will ask if you would like to make a sliding scale donation or if you would like a full scholarship. Any answer is fine. No explanation needed. That's it! Please take us up on this offer if it is helpful for you.