Saddleback Visual Arts and New Renaissance Arts Movement invite you the 2018 CreativeChurch Arts Conference and Retreat, October 18-20, 2018 at the beautiful Rancho Capistrano retreat center in Orange County, California. We’ve crafted a unique, full three-day conference and retreat … Read More
As tragedy and violence seemingly becomes more commonplace, the modern local church can and should help their congregations and communities process and respond to current events. Artists are specially positioned to assist in that. The arts can help us process … Read More
Advent offers some unique opportunities for creativity in the church because of the length of its celebration and the possibilities for wide ranging artistic reactions and interpretations. Advent– which generally starts the fourth Sunday before Christmas–is the season of anticipation … Read More
As we look ahead to important celebrations on the church calendar, Good Friday stands out as an opportunity to employ dramatic effect in connecting our hearts with the reality of Jesus’ sacrifice. Here is how the Duluth, MN Vineyard Church … Read More
Submitted by: Indy Vineyard Arts Community (IVAC) Concept: A simple, interactive art project that illustrates 1 Peter 4:8, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” Background: In addition to illustrating the verse, this … Read More
(Adapted from Creative Church Handbook) Contributed by Jessie Nilo Art tables are areas in the sanctuary set up with art supplies. They are available for personal expression during church services. Concept: Create a space in your sanctuary for visual processors … Read More
(Adapted from Creative Church Handbook) Concept: Create a mosaic art project that can be interactive and that gets part of its beauty from the broken contributions of average members of the congregation. It could possibly become a permanent piece of … Read More
Here’s something inspiring from Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. The church rents an amphitheater at the Orange County fairgrounds for Easter, and puts on an event like this most years. This one was done in 2012 and called … Read More