Denise Weyhrich on Creating her “Beacon” Installation Art
“Beacon” is a large, lighted installation of 99 salt shakers illuminated in a sea of rock salt. Weyhrich gave the following interview in November 2012 while installing her work in the library lobby.
Preaching in a Visual Age
From St . Augustine to Martin Luther and from George Whitfield to Martin Luther King Jr., preaching the gospel has been the very heart of the Christian church’s approach to renewal and engaging society with the claims of God and God’s Kingdom.
Preaching in a Visual Age Workshop
Many preachers and Christians wonder: What place does “preaching” have in our image-shaped world? How do we bring the gospel word to people inundated by images?
Artists in Conversation
In this workshop, art by well-known Chinese Christian artist He Qi, and other artists, was viewed and discussed with him, especially with special attention to the use of visual images in worship.
Artists in Conversation
In this workshop, art by well-known Chinese Christian artist He Qi, and other artists, was viewed and discussed with him, especially with special attention to the use of visual images in worship.
Making 91 Videos: Learning with and from Film Makers
Filmmakers seldom feel welcome where their product, process, and heroes are misunderstood, or worse - condemned from the pulpit. Discuss how church leaders can channel these influential artists to contribute videos of beauty and spiritual significance.
Image for 91 - Sermon on the Mount
A copy of the Sermon on the Mount image is available for download. The artist, Betsy Steele Halstead, comments on how the photo was made.
Lisa De Boer on Learning to Appreciate Liturgical Art
Lisa De Boer teaches art and art history at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She’s been researching the role of visual arts in North American churches. In this edited conversation, she talks about learning to appreciate worship art that doesn’t match a personal ideal.
Lisa De Boer on Learning to Appreciate Liturgical Art
Lisa De Boer teaches art and art history at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She’s been researching the role of visual arts in North American churches. In this edited conversation, she talks about learning to appreciate worship art that doesn’t match a personal ideal.
Lisa De Boer on Changing Roles of Visual Art in Churches
Lisa De Boer summarizes her research on the changing role of visual arts in North American churches since World War II. Knowing a bit of this history may help you introduce or strengthen the arts in your congregation.
Lisa De Boer on Creating a Sustainable Church Arts Ministry
Lisa De Boer talks about the more complex step of moving from displaying art in a church gallery to including visual arts in worship.
Lisa De Boer on Changing Roles of Visual Art in Churches
Lisa De Boer summarizes her research on the changing role of visual arts in North American churches since World War II. Knowing a bit of this history may help you introduce or strengthen the arts in your congregation.