Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson served as Executive Director of the

Grünewald Guild and taught an introductory course in

ekphrastic writing as well as book studies and artists’

talks. Brian has worked with Russian Iconography.

After Seminary while serving as a University

Chaplain, Brian completed an STM at Yale University

focusing on the Art of Sacra Conversazione: Viewing Art

in Dialogue with Writing. Recently, Brian’s Ekphrasitic

Poetry Collection “Said and Unsaid” was a long listed

finalist for Frontier Poetry’s International Competition.

Upcoming Programs by Brian Johnson

Transforming Visions: Finding Words for What We See

July 27 - August 2, 2025

This program begins Sunday, July 27, and ends Saturday, August 2. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except "Commuter", which includes a Commuter Meal Plan). An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required. For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page. This class will draw on the writing practice […]