A forum for sharing creative practice, ideas and action

Once upon a time Indra made a large net to cover the whole world.  Each point of intersection consisted of a beautiful, precious pearl.  None of the pearls existed by themselves except as a reflection of each other and of all the pearls in the net.  In turn the whole net relied on each individual pearl for its existence.

Inspired by the metaphor of Indra’s net we seek to:

• Create a forum for creative artists, educators and others to share their thoughts, ideas and practice and to explore the many ways in which the creative arts can contribute towards a more just and peaceful world.
• Nurture a network of safe spaces in which young people can give creative expression to their own thoughts, feelings and aspirations and reach out to their peers around the world.

The original ARROW (Art a Resource for Reconciliation ) was an arts-based conflict transformation programme within what is now Marjon University, Plymouth UK. It then morphed into the independent Indra Congress. During this period we hosted a series of Congress and teaching events in Derry, Plymouth, Bethlehem, Lucknow and Durban.  After a fallow period, we are now looking to re-energise the network and work out new ways, despite challenging ecological and financial pressures, in which we can collaborate with each other to achieve our underlying intentions and aspirations.  The earth has never been in greater need.