We are so excited to invite you to the Annual Friendship and Dialogue Dinner on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin (6505 N Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78752).
Keynote: Prof. Ori Z. Soltes – Georgetown University, DC.
Theme: “Loving your neighbor in Gulen’s practice”
Gulen Peace Awards: Dr. Ann Graham
Dr. Ori Z. Soltes is Goldman Professorial Lecturer in Theology and Fine Arts at Georgetown University. He is the author of more than 130 articles, exhibition catalogues, essays, and books and is the writer, director, and narrator of more than 30 documentary videos. Among his most recent books are Fixing the World: Jewish American Painters in the Twentieth Century; Our Sacred Signs: How Christian, Jewish and Muslim Art Draw from the Same Source; Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gulen.
Professor Soltes has taught and lectured in more than 20 universities and museums nationally on subjects ranging from Symbols of Faith: Art as an Instrument of Addressing God to The Body in Ancient Art. Throughout the United States and overseas, he has guest-curated exhibitions that have focused on diverse aspects of Western art throughout the ages and art from across the world.
Each year we recognize exceptional contributions and service to the community by businesses, organizations, and individuals. This year, we are excited to announce that the Gulen Peace Award goes to Dr. Ann Graham, who has been an active participant in Dialogue Institute for almost 20 years, serving on the Advisory Board.
A silent auction will take place during the event in which you will find authentic Turkish souvenirs. All proceeds raised from this auction will go to families suffering from political and social oppression in Turkey.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for fellow organizations and friends interested in partnering with us!
For more details: https://www.dialogueatx.org/event/friendship-and-dialogue-dinner-2023/