Visual Arts Ministry

Visual Arts Ministry

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 contact Marilyn and indicate your desire to be placed on the VAM email list.

Upcoming VAM Events

Art in the Auditorium

CURRENT EXHIBIT: The Gospel of John; September 17 – January 14, 2024

PBCC Pastor Shawn Reese describes the Gospel of John as the most unique of the four Gospels.  It is a rich source of inspiration for artists, containing many stories and picturesque metaphors that beg to be made visible by the artist’s imagination and hand.  Shawn began teaching from this Gospel in January of 2020, continuing through the book in two installments each year since.  He resumed his sermon series this year in March and again in the Fall. 

The art in this exhibit, timed to accompany Shawn’s teaching this Fall, was created by PBCC members, children through adults. They were invited to use art to reflect on their encounters with this Gospel and the Jesus it revealed to them.

PAST VIRTUAL EXHIBITS:

Portraits by Nancy Woodward  

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 SCHEDULED WORKSHOP: The date and time for the next workshop is yet to be announced.

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 

Workshops & Classes Offered Online by Other Sources

Where to Find Art & Craft Supplies

Visual Arts Fellowship 

The Visual Arts Fellowship is a group of folks interested in the Visual Arts who gather 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: TBA

For more information, contact Nancy.

Contact Us 

Marilyn de Kleer                       Contact: Marilyn

Nancy Woodward                    Contact: Nancy

                               Workshop

 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.