
Victoria
Scarlett,
Director
For over 30 years
Victoria has specialized
in the understanding,
appreciation, and history of sacred art, the visual culture of which it
is part, and its place in devotional practices.
She is interested in reclaiming sacred art as a tool for conscious
living, spiritual practice, and building a culture of peace. Her
teaching combines respect for tradition
and scholarly integrity with a passion for the transformative
possibilities of sacred art for individuals today.
Victoria has led art tours in San Francisco and Seattle museums, and has taught in a variety of settings, including the University of Washington, Evergreen State College, Seattle University, and the Seattle Art Museum--as well as a variety of spirituality and retreat centers, churches, and cathedrals throughout the Northwest. Victoria is a graduate of San Francisco State University (B.A. in Studio Art); John F. Kennedy University (M.A. in Museum Studies); and the University of Washington (M.A. in Art History).
Those who have attended Victoria's talks, workshops, and retreats have described her presentations as "spiritual," "inspired, learned, and caring." Remarking on her programs as "very memorable," comments have included: "fabulous slides," "the images were gorgeous, your narrative was informative, authoritative and entertaining, and your delivery was well-paced." "All together it was a very memorable experience." At Evergreen State College where she's given guest presentations periodically, the hosting professor describes Victoria's talks as "a favorite among the students."
Joseph H. Anderson, Associate Director
Joseph is an accomplished vocalist and founding member of Peregrine Medieval Vocal Ensemble (Artists-in-Residence at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle). He has studied, performed, and taught Gregorian chant and chant-based forms for the past 18 years. Joseph has taught and lectured throughout the Northwest on spirituality, religious traditions, and sacred sound, and is an award-winning storyteller. He studied Biblical literature at the Graduate Theological Union and the University of California at Berkeley. His particular interest is in traditional sacred music as a form of spiritual practice in the world's religions.