Westar Institute

Institutional Affiliation
Charter Member

Dr. Rod Pattenden

Institutional Affiliation

Credentials

Biography

Dr. Rod Pattenden is an artist, art historian, and educational facilitator interested in the connection between spirituality and the arts. He has written and lectured widely on these aspects of the arts and creativity in Australia and overseas.

He was for many years the chairperson of the Blake Prize for Religious Art and a founding Director of InterPlay Australia.

He has particular strengths in the areas of the visual arts, performance skills, movement and exploring the processes of creativity. Rod has a BA Visual Arts (arts practice), M Phil (art history), M Theology (hons), PHD and a Dip Ed.

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Professional Service