04/27/2026
βs inaugural community panel, ππ«π & ππ¦π©πππ‘π² π’π§ ππ’π¦ππ¬ π¨π ππ¨π§ππ₯π’ππ, brought together a full (sold-out!) room to reflect on something is feeling right now: a profound desire for conversations π¬ rooted in empathy, compassion, and shared understanding.
Throughout the evening, we heard from three remarkable speakers β Dr. Megan Lorraine (), James P. Rudolph (), and Dr. Darren Kew () β whose work spans history, , and . From the role of preserving memory and meaning to the legal and ethical dimensions of conflict to the work of fostering dialogue and connection across difference, each of their perspectives offered something distinct and, together, something deeply resonant. Their collective work underscores how empathy and compassion can shape our understanding of the past, move us through conflict, and, perhaps most importantly, build more humane futures. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights and lived experiences with openness and care. π π
We also extend deep gratitude to our event partner, Megan Pogue and her team at the in , for hosting and helping bring this event to life in such a beautiful way; to live portrait artist .art for capturing our event so beautifully; to our team at for the important behind-the-scenes work of coordinating this effort; and, to everyone who attended, your presence and engagement in the important topic of Art & Empathy in Times of Conflict made this event what it was.
This is only the beginning... Stay tuned for updates on our next event! π£
