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, helps 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 newsletter, please get in touch with Marilyn and indicate your desire to be placed on the VAM email list.
VAM Events
Art in the Auditorium
CURRENT EXHIBIT: God’s Glory & Creativity: Cell Phone Photography by Todd & Karla Poulter
Todd and Karla Poulter are retired PBCC missionaries who served for over 40 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators. They have always been amateur photographers, now taking most of their photos on their daily walks near their home in Hawaii. They tell us, “We have increasingly enjoyed the freedom that comes with being amateur photographers with ordinary cell phones. We can capture the beauty of our surroundings wherever we are…And we love sharing what we see of God’s creativity and glory around us. Karla often sees beauty in the wider landscape, while Todd zooms in on the hidden beauty in individual flowers.”
NEW CALL FOR ART: Names of God
The Bible uses many names to refer to God, names which God uses to reveal Himself to us. The next art exhibit at PBCC – NAMES of GOD – will explore some of these and what they tell about our Lord. People of all ages and skill, children through adults, are invited to create artwork for this new exhibit. A list of many of the Names of God and more information about the exhibit are included in the Call for Art, which can be found at the PBCC Welcome Table after Sunday Services, downloaded here, and soon will be available to complete and submit here . A photo of your art (even if unfinished) and the Artist Agreement are due November 2; the artwork is due at PBCC on November 15.
PAST VIRTUAL EXHIBITS:
Out of His Heart Will Flow Rivers of Living Water, Liquid Acrylic Flow Paintings by Tanya Khachiyan
Where to Find Organizations and Artists who Address Art & Christianity
Where to See Art Locally and Online
Workshops
NEXT WORKSHOP: Keep an eye out here for information regarding our next workshop.
Questions: Marilyn
WORKSHOP RESOURCES
April 2020 Workshop – The Passion of Jesus in Art: An Illustrated Talk by Bernard Bell: Slides of the Artwork Discussed, Handout, Video of the Presentation
July 2020 Workshop – Sea Glass Wind Chime: Introduction and 4-Part Demonstration Videos
August 2020 Workshop – Collage with a Message: 2-Part Demonstration Videos
Visual Arts Connection Group
The Visual Arts Connection Group is a gathering of folks interested in the Visual Arts who meet in a casual setting, encouraging and supporting one another as they endeavor to weave together their interests in art and their Christian faith. A focus of each meeting is enjoying and discussing the work brought by the artists and craftspeople present.
The date and time of the next gathering will be announced soon.
For more information, contact Nancy.
Contact Us
Marilyn de Kleer Contact: Marilyn
Nancy Woodward Contact: Nancy
Workshops
The VAM Leadership Team is looking for a new Workshop Coordinator.
If you wish to receive the monthly Visual Arts Ministry newsletter, please contact Marilyn and indicate your desire to be put on the VAM email list.