The Center for Biography and Social Art began germinating many years ago. Seeds were gathered from distances of space and time, sometimes consciously, sometimes by apparent serendipity. Now the garden is blooming with vibrant colors, an abundance of forms, and rich scents. There is a winding path through the flowers and I find myself now, in the spring of 2011, resting on a bench pondering how this garden came to be. The story could be told from many points of view; this is mine.

The Mission of The Center for Biography and Social Art celebrates the threefold human being —body, soul and spirit; encourages reverence for the uniqueness of every life journey; illuminates the mysteries of human life in earthly gesture and spiritual depth; and practices authentic human encounter.

The work of the Center for Biography and Social Art is grounded in the belief that every person is a reflection of the universal human spirit and is equally worthy of value, respect, and the ability to seek truth and be heard. Biography and social art work is enriched through the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds, who contribute to a fuller understanding of what it means to be human. We see in each individual a higher Self aspiring toward self-development that is independent of social categories such as gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and financial status.