We are lining up a full season of programming for 2024. Confirmed upcoming events are listed below and will be added regularly. Please reach out through our contact page to explore ways we can help your school, church, city or company use our model of storytelling to bridge divides and build community.

April 1-13, 2024 – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Green Bay, Wisconsin

We will return for a 4th visit to NWTC to install our Lessons on the Road to Peace exhibit and work with students on campus.

April 17, 2024 – Boston Scientific – Arden Hills, Minnesota

John will keynote a corporate event for employees and DEI professionals.

April 17, 2024 – Cornell University – Virtual

John will lead a virtual workshop with Cornell Cooperative Extension leadership.

April 18, 2024 – Canvas Convergence Gallery – Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

John will lead a class called “So, you want to live in a van…” from 6:30-8pm. Details to come shortly.

April 24, 2024 – Western Connecticut Coalition – Danbury, Connecticut

We will lead a full day of exhibit, studio and keynote at a gathering of prevention partners under the theme of Connecting Right Here, Right Now.

May 9-10, 2024 – Utah Promising Youth Conference – Snowbird, Utah

John will lead a studio session and keynote connecting to the theme of the conference, “Igniting your light and the hope within.”

***NOTE DATE CHANGE BELOW***

May 15, 2024 – Creative Changemakers event with Sarina Partridge – Minneapolis, Minnesota

We will be joined by Sarina Partridge to learn more about (and participate in) her delightful community song circle. As she says on her website, “All of us are built to sing.” Musical ability is not required. Come experience the power of song to bring people together. Reserve your spot starting April 1 (no foolin’.)

May 13-20, 2024 – Macalester College – St. Paul, Minnesota

Our newest exhibit will be installed in the Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel and John will lead programming for the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce on site.

May 16, 2024 – Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Author to Author conversation with John Noltner (Lessons on the Road to Peace) and Angela Denker (Red State Christians.)

May 17, 2024 – Macalester College – St. Paul, Minnesota

Join John as he leads a series of public gallery walks and discussions with our Lessons on the Road to Peace exhibit as it is on display at Macalester’s chapel. Each walk will last approximately 60 minutes and they will begin at 9am / 11am / 1pm / 3pm / 5pm / 7pm. Free and open to the public. Sign up for your spot here.

May 19, 2024 – First Presbyterian Church – South St. Paul, Minnesota

John Noltner will lead a book reading event for Lessons on the Road to Peace during the adult education hour starting at 11:00 am.

May 23-24, 2024 – Minnesota Regional Prevention Coordinators – Minnesota

We will work with regional prevention coordinators to explore the impact of their work.

June 3-5, 2024 – Burlington Community Schools – Burlington, Iowa

We will work with educators to explore wyas tp create a positive experiences for students.

June 13-14, 2024 – Minnesota Regional Prevention Coordinators – Minnesota

We will work with regional prevention coordinators to explore the impact of their work.

June 26, 2024 – Center for the Study of Southern Culture – Oxford, Mississippi (virtual)

A virtual conversation in cooperation with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture and The Alluvial Collective.

June 27-28, 2024 – Child Saving Institute – Omaha, Nebraska

A studio and keynote to support the conference theme of Reclaiming Hope: A statewide conference to end domestic and sexual violence.

July 27, 2024 – Urban Rural Action – Kenosha, Wisconsin

A studio Uniting to Prevent Targeted and Political Violence.

August 10, 2024 – Northwoods Art and Book Festival- Hackensack, Minnesota

John will participate in the Northwoods Arts Council Writers Fest, featuring Lessons on the Road to Peace.

October 14-16, 2024 – Minnesota Regional Prevention Coordinators – Minnesota

We will present at the state conference for Minnesota regional prevention coordinators as we explore the impact of their work.

November 4-6, 2024 – North Dakota State University Extension – Fargo, North Dakota

We will install an exhibit, gather studio stories, and present at the state conference for North Dakota Extension Professionals.

December 9, 2024 – Nebraska Farm Bureau – Lincoln, Nebraska

John will keynote the Nebraska Farm Bureau convention.

Past Exhibits and Presentations (partial list)

Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY

Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, WA

National Civil Rights Museum – Memphis, TN

March for Civility – Washington, DC

Holocaust Center of Florida – Orlando, FL

Rutgers University Honors College – New Brunswick, NJ

The Montana Institute – Big Sky, MT

ArtPrize – Grand Rapids, MI

Weave: The Social Fabric Project – Virtual

Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse – Allendale, MI

LEAD21 Training – Alexandria, VA

Cornell University – Ithaca, NY

The Montana Institute – Big Sky, MT

Oregon State University – Corvallis, OR

North Central College – Naperville, IL

Northside Culture – Minneapolis, MN

Ohio State University Extension – Columbus, OH

Kent State University – Kent, OH

University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA

Wild Goose Festival – Union Grave, NC

University of Nebraska Extension – Kearney, NE

Columbus Public Library – Columbus, WI

University of Wisconsin Extension – Stevens Point, WI

Points of Light Conference- St. Paul, MN

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion – Minneapolis, MN

Good Deeds Day – Nairobi, Kenya

Ithaca College – Ithaca, NY

Terrace Gallery – Orlando, FL

St. Andrews Lutheran Church – Mahtomedi, MN

Kansas State University Extension – Manhattan, KS

Kentucky Cooperative Extension – Lexington, KY

Memphis Theological Seminary – Memphis, TN

West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV

Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Minneapolis, MN

Cypress College – Cypress, CA

University of Mississippi – Oxford, MS

Thrivent Financial – Minneapolis, MN

Mississippi State University – Starkville, MS

Virginia Cooperative Extension – virtual

University of Richmond – Richmond, VA

Potomac State College – Keyser, WV

Easter Lutheran Church – Eagan, MN

University of Minnesota MLK Center – Minneapolis, MN

National Institutes for Historically Disadvantaged Students – Parkersburg, WV

Astrup Family Foundation – Minneapolis, MN

San Pablo Lutheran Church – Minneapolis, MN

Everett Public Library – Everett, WA

American Planning Association – Ithaca, NY

Oak Hill Montessori – Shoreview, MN

Central New Mexico Conference on Teaching and Learning – Albuquerque, NM

University of Wisconsin Extension – Stevens Point, WI

Concordia College – Moorhead, MN

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension – Athens, GA

Christ the King Catholic Church – Edina, MN

University of North Dakota – Grand Forks, ND

Saint Joseph’s University – Philadelphia, PA

Easter Lutheran Church – Eagan, MN

Epworth Assembly – Ludington, MI

NACA National Conference – Boston, MA

The Colorado Chautauqua – Boulder, CO

St. Stevens Lutheran Church – Bloomington, MN

Montana State University – Billings, MT

SUNY Upstate Medical University – Syracuse, NY

St. Mark’s By The Narrows Lutheran Church – Tacoma, WA

Oshkosh North High School – Oshkosh, WI

East Carolina University – Greenville, NC

Northwood Technical College – New Richmond and Rice Lake, WI

Joint Council on Extension Professionals – Arlington, VA

University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College – North Little Rock, AR

Thiel College – Greenville, PA

West Virginia University at Parkersburg – Parkersburg, WV

Stillwater Public Library – Stillwater, MN

University High School – Carmel, IN

Washburn University – Topeka, KS

West Virginia University Extension – Morgantown, WV

Alvernia University – Reading, PA

Cornell University, Sevin Fellowship – Ithaca, NY

Rutgers University, MARK Leadership Conference – New Brunswick, NJ

Tennessee Tech – Cookeville, TN

Good Deeds Day – Lima, Peru

Bonita Springs Centers for the Arts – Bonita Springs, FL

Chippewa Valley Technical College – Eau Claire, WI

Project Sanctuary – Grand Lake, CO

Clarion University, Venango – Oil City, PA

University of Minnesota Extension – Minneapolis, MN

Women of the ELCA: Triennial Gathering – Minneapolis, MN

Lakeside Chautauqua – Lakeside, OH

Plymouth Congregational Church – Minneapolis

The Miami Valley School – Dayton, OH

Holden Village – Chelan, WA

Normandale Community College – Bloomington, MN

Alamo Heights Independent School District – Alamo Heights, TX

Longwood University – Farmville, VA

University of Nebraska – Omaha, NE

Millersville University – Millersville, PA

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church – Prior Lake, MN

Gilmour Academy – Gates Mills, OH

Hawkeye Community College – Waterloo, IA

Carleton College – Northfield, MN

Gandhi-King Conference on Non-violence – Memphis, TN

Gustavus Adolphus College – St. Peter, MN

Global Citizenship Experience – Chicago, IL

Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality – St. Paul, MN

Hamline University – St. Paul, MN

Lutheran Social Services – Minneapolis, MN

HealthEast – St. Paul, MN

Central College – Pella, IA

Good Deeds Day – Bangkok, Thailand

University of Minnesota Extension – Brainerd, MN

Bucknell University – Lewisburg, PA

Northeast Youth and Family Services – Roseville, MN

Sojourners Summit for Change – Washington, DC

West Virginia University Marketing development – Morgantown, WV

Peace & Justice Studies Association – Memphis, TN

New York University – NY

Peace Lutheran Church – Lauderdale, MN

Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church – Chicago, IL

Eagan Public School District – Eagan, MN

Lakeville Public School District – Lakeville, MN

Saint Cloud Public Library – St. Coud, MN

Nobel Peace Prize Forum – St. Paul, MN

Laman Public Library – Little Rock, AR

United World College – Montezuma, NM

Viterbo University – La Crosse, WI

FAIR School – Crystal, MN

The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Remembrance Museum – Atlanta, GA

Elmira College – Elmira, NY

Wilmington College – Wilmington, OH

Macalester College – St. Paul, MN

Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

Groves Academy – St. Louis Park, MN

Loras College – Dubuque, IA

Carthage College – Kenosha, WI

Hennepin County Government Center – Minneapolis, MN

St. Paul Area Council of Churches – St. Paul, MN

University of St. Thomas – St. Paul, MN

Monmouth College – Monmouth, IL

Indiana University – Kokomo, IN

Breck School – Golden Valley, MN

Bloomington Civic Plaza – Bloomington, MN

Waukesha County Technical College – Waukesha, WI

Morningside College – Sioux City, IA

Landmark Center – St. Paul, MN

Augustana College – Sioux Falls, SD

University of Minnesota – Crookston, MN

University of North Carolina – Asheville, NC

Rutgers University – Camden, NJ

Everyday Democracy Conference – Baltimore, MD

ISACS conference – Columbus, OH

Columbus Academy – Columbus, OH

Augustana College – Rock Island, IL

Rhodes College – Memphis, TN

Center for Transforming Communities – Memphis, TN

Zion Lutheran Church – Anoka, MN

Buchanan Center for the Arts – Monmouth, IL