Hannah speaks to academic, corporate, public and private groups on themes related to her books, artwork and creative process. She runs workshops for private and public institutions, including exhibition spaces, private and public groups. Hannah offers one-on-one coaching as well. 

Hannah's talks connect the dots between creative and contemplative practice in honest, dynamic and relatable ways. She speaks about connection, existence and uncertainty through the lense of specific art projects and personal experience. Her talks have been described as down to earth, relatable, and 'no BS'. Her art projects and ideas serve as bridges, offering new entry points to topics ranging from the chemical elements to prayer.

Watch a talk of Hannah's here given in Ann Arbor for Nerd Nite 2018 just before the Elements book was published.

Hannah’s Talks:
The Chemical Elements: a love letter to all things everywhere
Praying Outside the Lines:
A contemporary artist's take on prayer free of religion 
Art and Death!
You Are the Intersection
Creative Pioneering: Dynamic tools to live from to intuition 
Messy Human Life and Contemporary Art
This Fathom Long Body

Workshops and Retreats

Interfaith Chapel, Babson College, Workshop in conjunction with the Exhibition Reflecting on the Sacred, 2019.

​Hannah facilitates workshops that combine participatory art practice, meditation, writing, movement and sound. These events are hosted by private groups, art centers, places of worship, interfaith communities, independent art and community groups. Get in touch with Hannah to book a workshop or to learn more. See workshop venues she's engaged below.

One-on-one Sessions

 Coaching sessions with Hannah train you to connect with, articulate, and live aligned with your own highest purpose. Hannah has been working with individual clients as a coach for seventeen years. Schedule a complimentary 30 minute phone session by contacting Hannah to begin. 

Session slots are limited, and available first serve. Learn more.

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TALKS

Hannah shares her work and process in artist talks, signings and readings on the intersection of creative and contemplative process, and on being the place of intersection oneself.

These talks are known for being down-to-earth, relatable, practical and relevant to broad audiences. Contact Hannah to learn more or to book a speaking engagement.

"That was a talk with the least BS I think I have ever heard. Thank you." Quimper UU Church sermon attendee, 2012.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2024
Ann Arbor District Library
Archiving the artwork of Janet Gallup
Ann Arbor,  MI

UPCOMING:
Programming with NOWish Summer Exhibition
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
Saugatuck MI

Field Guide to Ambiguity
Author Talk + Reading
Bluehill Books + Bluehill Public Library
Bluehill ME

Field Guide to Ambiguity
Publication Event
Fifth Avenue Press
Ann Arbor MI

2021
BlueHill Public Library and Bluehill Bookstore
Artist Talk
The New Contemporary Prayers 
Online, Bluehill ME

Emmanuel Church
Artist Talk
The New Contemporary Prayers 
Online, Boston MA

Gallery A3
Artist Talk Panelist
for Abbie Wanamaker Exhibition 'At a glimpse'

2020
Now + There Public Arts Organization
Talk + Creative Pioneering workshop
Boston MA

Christ Church Cranbrook
Praying Outside the Lines
Artist Talk
MI

2019
Holister Gallery, Babson College
Glavin interfaith Chapel
Talk, Art Installation + Workshop 
Babson Park, MA

Quest Academy
STEM Charter School
Science Fair Workshop 
Online, Utah

Now + There Public Arts Organization
Talk + workshop
Boston MA

Ann Arbor District Library
Artist Talk
Art Among the Elements
Ann Arbor, MI

Fifth Avenue Press Ann Arbor District Library
Artist Talk, Book Launch
The Elements: a love letter to all things everywhere
Ann Arbor, MI

2018
Nerd Nite, Ann Arbor
Talk
Art Among the Elements
Ann Arbor MI

Now + There Public Arts Organization
Talk + workshop
Spot-check tools and the big picture
Boston MA

Boston Art Book Fair
Author Talk
Hannah Burr Studio book process
Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts
Boston MA


2017
Culitvate Coffee House
Meditation Series + Interactive Art Project
Ypsilanti MI

Community Foundation
In the Neighborhood Initiative
Attendant Interactive Workshop
Ypsilanti MI


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2016
Vermont Arthouse
Creative Engagement in Contemplative Practice
Artist Talk + Workshop
Craftsbury Common VT

Galaxy Bookshop
Reading + Signing
Help me [   ], do the thing.
Craftsbury Common VT

Boston Public Library
Artist Talk + Book Signing
Help me [   ], do the thing.
Roslindale, MA

Cynthia Winings Gallery
Artist Talk + Book Signing
Help me [   ], do the thing
Bluehill ME

Theodore Parker Church
Sermon + Workshop
Praying Outside the Lines  
West Roxbury, MA

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
Talk + Workshop 
Praying Outside the Lines
Newton, MA

Emmanuel Church Boston
Lenten 4-Part Workshop Series 
Boston, MA

Oldship Unitarian Universalist Church
Sermon + Workshop 
Praying Outside the Lines 
Hingham, MA

2015
Cynthia Winings Gallery
Artist Talk + Book Signing
Bluehill ME

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Sermon + Workshop
Praying Outside the Lines
Port Townsend, WA

Emmanuel Church Boston
Introductory Talk + 5 part workshop over Lent
Boston, MA

Epsicopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Workshop + Talk
Praying Outside the Lines
for 15 Episcopal Ministers at their Plenary Session
Boston, MA

First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
Sermon
Praying Outside the Lines
Dorchester, MA

First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
Children's Workshop 
Dorchester MA

​2014
Emmanuel Church Boston
Artist Talk
Praying Outside the Lines

2012
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Artist Talk
Fresh Eyes Exhibition

2011
Private Artist's Group
Creative Pioneering Talk + Workshop 
Boston MA

2010
Visiting Artist
Artist Talk
Placeholders 
Millersville University
Lancaster PA

2008
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Resident Coach Talks + Workshops
Asking the Right Questions
Boston MA

2005
University of Massachusetts
Guest Artist, Fine Art Department
Dartmouth MA

1999
Massachusetts College of Art
Guest Artist, Film Department
Boston MA