Art and artists have a place in the life and worship of the Christian community. Our God is a creative God who made physical matter with substance, function, and beauty. He gave man the ability to be creative, honoring Him with the objects of beauty we make. Art that reflects truths about our Lord and our faith in physical form, gives us tangible encouragement, help us focus on and trust in what we cannot see, and allows us to expand on our understanding of Biblical truth.
The Visual Arts Ministry seeks to develop a community within PBCC of folks who make and/or care about the visual arts, and through that community to bring the visual arts into the life and worship of the whole PBCC Body.
If you wish to receive the monthly Visual Arts Ministry newsletters, please contact Marilyn and indicate your desire to be put on the VAM email list.
Visual Arts Fellowship
The VAF meets from 7:00-9: 00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, at the home of Nancy Woodward (3400 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, 408-315-1829).
This fellowship is for anyone who is interested in art and craft in any way: artists, craftspeople, photographers, digital artists, quilters, woodcarvers…anyone who is thinking of learning to make stuff…art-lovers, art-collectors, people who like to talk about art, folks who want to know more about art and artists and see what the artists and craftspeople in the Body of Christ are making…amateurs to professionals – all are welcomed. At each meeting, we enjoy the artwork or craft pieces that any of those attending have brought to show. The focus of these “Show ‘n’ Tell” times is encouragement, although constructive critique will be given if requested by the artist. We also take time to discuss the current Art in the Auditorium exhibit at PBCC or a topic related to the intersections of art, life, and faith.
Workshops
[God] gifted them with the know-how needed for carving, designing, weaving and embroidering in blue, purple, and scarlet fabrics, and in fine linen. Exodus 35:35 (The Message)
This verse from Exodus tells us that when God gave His people the plans for building the Tabernacle, He also gave many of them the skills needed to implement those plans. We believe that God still wants the people He has gifted with the desire and ability to create things, to do so to serve and glorify Him. The fine art and craft workshops offered at PBCC are designed to encourage and equip our Body to serve the Lord through the visual arts. Most of the workshops are appropriate for a wide range of previous experience and skills in the art or craft being presented; folks who have done little or nothing in the visual arts are encouraged to participate. The emphasis is on having a good time exploring the visual arts in the company of others doing the same.
All ages from 8 years old through adults, from both PBCC and from the larger community, are invited. Children from age 8 to middle school must be accompanied by a supervising adult; not recommended for children under age 8.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Cora
2018 WORKSHOPS
JANUARY 21: Principles of Composition
FEBRUARY 18: Watercolor
MARCH 18 : Calligraphy
APRIL 15: Art History Lecture by Pastor Bernard Bell
MAY 20: TBA
JUNE 17: Drawing from a Photograph with Tereasa Christopherson-Tso
JULY 15: Topic TBA; with Tereasa Christopherson-Tso
AUGUST 19: 3-D Art with Yeung Ha
SEPTEMBER 16: Lecture by Art Collector Steven Pattie: Visionary Artists of the American South
OCTOBER 14: TBA
NOVEMBER: No Workshop
DECEMBER 2: TBA
Art in the Auditorium
Each year, up to five exhibits of two months duration incorporate the visual arts into the worship life of PBCC. Each exhibit has a theme, chosen to glorify the Lord and expand the Church members’ understanding of Biblical truth, leading them to a richer relationship with the Lord and to experience the joy, wonder, and mystery of our Creator. Planned and curated by the Visual Arts Ministry leadership, the yearly calendar includes invitational exhibits of one to four artists, and non-juried open call exhibits to which all members of the PBCC community are invited to submit art. These exhibits provide our artists and craftspeople opportunities to produce art which overtly responds to God and the Christian faith and to use their work in the teaching, encouraging and worship ministries of our Body. Previous exhibit themes have included: New Life in Christ, Window into the Psalms, The Gospel of Luke and Our Favorite Bible Stories (PBCC 3RD – 8TH Graders). Announcements of an Open Call for Art for an upcoming group exhibit are placed in PBCC Sunday Worship Guides and weekly PBCC eBulletins. If you are interested in participating in future exhibits, please contact Marilyn or Nancy.
2018 EXHIBITS
January 7 – February 25: Will God Go With Us? Exodus 32-34
March 25 – May 13: Two simultaneous exhibits: Who Are God’s VIP’s? – Art created by PBCC youth in Grades K – 8, and Watercolor Prayers – Art created in the 2018 Winter Adult Seminar, Whispers of Rest
June 10 – August 5: “Spiritual Discoveries” – Art by Carolyn Chaffee
August 26 – October 21: The Body of Christ: Unity in Diversity; Art by PBCC members in response to an Open Call
November 11 – January 6: TBA
Current Art Exhibit
COMING SOON: June 10 – August 5: “Spiritual Discoveries” – Art by Carolyn Chaffee
Current Call for Art
The Body of Christ – Unity in Diversity
The Bible tells us that all people who know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord become members of the body of Christ of which He Himself is the head and, “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” (1 Cor. 12:4) We, the world-wide members of this body, represent many ethnic groups, cultures, traditions, and nations, and hold diverse perspectives, likes and dislikes, and opinions. We come from a vast variety of lifestyles, and economic, educational and social contexts, and were each born with a unique constellation of personality traits, talents, and interests. Out of this diversity God creates unity by placing in us His Spirit, giving each of us a unique set of gifts and functions, and filling us with His love so we accept each other, care for each other, and so bring praise to Him.
Create art that explores and celebrates this reality – untold numbers of unique and diverse individuals united by God’s Spirit and love into one body, the Body of Christ.
Important Dates:
- EXHIBIT DATES: August 26 – October 21
- August 6: Submit a photograph (digital or print) of your work, the artist statement and the completed Information and Liability Waiver Form to Marilyn de Kleer*
- Sunday, August 19: Deliver artwork, ready to hang, to the Visual Arts Ministry table on the PBCC patio after either service.
To read or download the Call for Art, click here: Call for Art
The Artist Agreement and statement can be submitted online below:
Resources
WHERE TO FIND STUFF FOR MAKING AND SHOWING ART AND CRAFTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING 2-D ARTWORK FOR DISPLAY
Contact Us
Marilyn de Kleer Contact: Marilyn
Nancy Woodward Contact: Nancy
Cora Marandino (Workshop) Contact: Cora
Teresa Christopherson-Tso Contact: Teresa
If you wish to receive the monthly Visual Arts Ministry newsletters, please contact Marilyn and indicate your desire to be put on the VAM email list.