The Return of Salons at Stowe
Imagined in 2008 by Katherine D. Kane, Salons at Stowe welcomed participants to the Stowe Center to engage in open, facilitated dialogue about the day’s most pressing social issues. This award-winning program received international recognition and remains a beloved offering, often standing out with supporters as the most impactful experiences they’ve had at Stowe.
We’re delighted to share that thanks to the generosity of Anne Stanback and Charlotte Kinlock, and all our supporters, the Stowe Center has relaunched Salons at Stowe in the format and spirit of the original forum. Salons at Stowe are held on the first Wednesday of every month in the Visitor Center’s Gallery for Literary Activism.
Our current exhibition, What Does it Mean to Be Human? created by Amanda Mendoza and Gamze Ozker, has served as a meaningful canvas to inspire important conversations about immigration in the United States.
The next salon, on April 1, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 PM, will be facilitated by Ted Carroll and Jane Torrey from the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA). An initiative of the Center for Leadership and Justice, GHIAA is a broad-based organization of diverse faith communities and allied institutions organizing together for justice in the Greater Hartford region. Founded in 2019 with 35 member institutions, GHIAA has grown to include a total of 52 congregations which reflect a diversity of religion, race, geography, and socioeconomics. Together, GHIAA develops leaders, builds relationships, shares stories, and uses their collective power to make concrete change in their communities.
Join us on April 1 and explore two questions posed in Mendoza and Ozker’s exhibit: “How can we stand up for humanity?” and “What actions can we take to fight for human rights?”
Together we can imagine and build a more just and equitable world. Register for Salons at Stowe today!
