Captivating Art for the Adoration of Christ
Captivating Art for the Adoration of Christ is an unprecedented gathering of artists and non-artists who share a conviction that the centrality enjoyed by the arts in contemporary culture must be reflected in the church. This full day conference is scheduled for March 15, 2003 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at First Covenant Church, 45th and Burnside in Portland. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 at the door.
As the theme suggests, this conference will explore the role of the arts in the church and their place in engaging the broader culture for the sake of Christ. New Wine is pleased to sponsor such a rare gathering of talented artists and speakers like Martin French, a New York Society of Illustrators Gold Medallist. French creates illustrations for such diverse clients as American Airlines, Bank of America, Coca Cola, and George Lucas Studios, and he has just illustrated his first children’s book. French will be giving a lecture and slide presentation of his recent work, which is scheduled for exhibition at the Richard von Hess Illustration Gallery in Philadelphia.
French is a fine example of a Christian artist who reaches out in imaginative ways to those who are either disillusioned with Christianity or completely ignorant of Christ. Artists such as he go beyond the normal packaging of art by the Christian community, promoting work that causes Christians to search the Scriptures and their souls in seeking to live authentically. Oftentimes, the church promotes art that does not engage people where they exist. However, the Church--artists and non-artists alike--must go further in tapping into the raw experience of broader culture, making further inroads into segments of culture where the Church is not present.
Joining French at the conference will be Portland author and speaker Don Miller, who will present a session entitled: "Finding and Understanding Christian Theology in Literature." Miller will discuss the theology within Shakespeare's famed play "Romeo and Juliet." He notes that when needing passionate metaphors Shakespeare often called upon gospel themes. Along with other presenters, there will be a panel discussion with various representatives from the arts community, and live performances.
More detailed information can be found on the schedule.
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