A Prayer of Gratitude for the Artist

Gracious Creator,

Thank you for bringing us safely together.

We gather in gratitude for the beauty that surrounds us and the profound creativity that inspires us.

Thank you for the conversation and curiosity that has been sparked by this gathering and experience together.

We ask you bless the artists—those who paint, sculpt, write, compose, and perform – whose gifts awaken wonder and hope in our hearts and awe in our lives.

May their work inspire, stir compassion, and bring joy and light into places of shadow.

May creativity flow like a river through our lives and may the arts remind us of what is possible when imagination meets courage, and talent meets dedication.

May we leave this place inspired to nurture beauty wherever we go, embracing both tradition and innovation through the arts.

Thank you for the gift of these works of art, shared with us in this community as we practice thoughtful care in creating spaces of belonging and shared understanding.

Grant us eyes to see, ears to hear and hearts to cherish the arts that enrich our lives.

Let us honor imagination as an incredible gift that connects us across cultures, traditions, and generations, reminding us of our shared humanity.

Thank you for these gifts.

Amen