- Events -
Please note:
This listing is only a general guide.
To insure accurate information concerning these events,
please contact the organizations directly.
*** Monthly and annual meetings ***
2009
- International -
May 22-24, 2009 - IMAGINE: International Artists Gathering
Presented by Creative Arts Europe
Artists from all over Europe will converge on Helsinki to connect, network,
and dialogue on relevant issues concerning art and Christianity.
(Gathering will be held in Helsinki, Finland)
August 1-6, 2009 - Christian Artists Seminar
an annual meeting of artists from all over the world!
(Seminar will be held in the Netherlands)
Aug. 28-31, 2009 - Greenbelt annual Christian arts festival
(festival will be held at the Cheltenham Racecourse in the United Kingdom)
- Regions in the U.S. -
February 26-28, 2009 - Encounter 09 | Art in Action
March 13-14, 2009 - ArtWeekend
Two free events in Pasadena, California:
ArtNight (March 13, 6-10pm) Citywide Arts Open House
ArtTalk (March 14, 11am-5pm) Music / Spoken Word / Storytelling / Dance / Film
April 18-19, 2009 - Brewery ArtWalk
11am-6pm
The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art colony. Each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate. Located in Los Angeles, California.
June 17-21, 2009 - CIVA Biennial Conference
Presented by Christians in the Visual Arts
(conference will be held at Bethel University in Minneapolis, Minnesota)
June 27, 2009 - His Gifts and Presence New England Art Festival
Presented by the New England Christian Arts Council
(festival will be held in Gorham, Maine)
October 2-4, 2009 - National Storytelling Festival
(Festival will be held in Jonesborough, Tennessee)
- Southern California (monthly) -
2009
- International -
May 22-24, 2009 - IMAGINE: International Artists Gathering
Presented by Creative Arts Europe
Artists from all over Europe will converge on Helsinki to connect, network,
and dialogue on relevant issues concerning art and Christianity.
(Gathering will be held in Helsinki, Finland)
July 11-17 2009 - 7th International Christian Dance & Creative Arts Conference
Presented by the International Christian Dance Fellowship
and the Christian Dance Fellowship of Britain
(conference will be held at St. Andrews University, Scotland)
July 11-17, 19-25, & August 1-7, 2009 - Summer Seminars-in-Residence at The Kilns
A one-of-a-kind small group experience in C.S. Lewis’ Home
(Three one-week seminars in Oxford, England)
July 27- August 10, 2009 - VI. International Crescendo Summer Institute of the Arts Study alongside seasoned professional artists in a Christian environment. Sections include: Chamber music, solo instrument, voice, opera, orchestra, classical guitar, theater, painting, etc. (The Institute will take place in Hungary)
August 1-6, 2009 - Christian Artists Seminar
an annual meeting of artists from all over the world!
(Seminar will be held in the Netherlands)
Aug. 28-31, 2009 - Greenbelt annual Christian arts festival
(festival will be held at the Cheltenham Racecourse in the United Kingdom)
- Regions in the U.S. -
February 26-28, 2009 - Encounter 09 | Art in Action
An annual gathering of artists and creative catalysts.
Presented by the International Arts Movement
(Gathering will be held in downtown New York City)March 13-14, 2009 - ArtWeekend
Two free events in Pasadena, California:
ArtNight (March 13, 6-10pm) Citywide Arts Open House
ArtTalk (March 14, 11am-5pm) Music / Spoken Word / Storytelling / Dance / Film
April 18-19, 2009 - Brewery ArtWalk
11am-6pm
The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art colony. Each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate. Located in Los Angeles, California.
June 17-21, 2009 - CIVA Biennial Conference
Presented by Christians in the Visual Arts
(conference will be held at Bethel University in Minneapolis, Minnesota)
June 27, 2009 - His Gifts and Presence New England Art Festival
Presented by the New England Christian Arts Council
(festival will be held in Gorham, Maine)
October 2-4, 2009 - National Storytelling Festival
(Festival will be held in Jonesborough, Tennessee)
- Southern California (monthly) -
1st Thursday evening of each month
Laguna Beach hosts an art walk from 6-9 pm
(including free shuttle service to participating gallery locations).
Laguna Beach hosts an art walk from 6-9 pm
(including free shuttle service to participating gallery locations).
Sunday evenings - once a month
Animation Army has a free social gathering in Los Angeles. May require RSVP.
For details, go to AnimationArmy.com
- Additional Arts Festivals in the U.S. -
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals
Utah Arts Festival
Bayou City Art Festival (Texas)
Harvest Festival (Various locations in California and Nevada)
La Quinta Arts Festival (In the greater Palm Springs area, California)
Tempe Festival of the Arts (Arizona)
- Lists of Art Festivals in the U.S.-
SausalitoArtGalleries.com
( List of over 90 Art Festivals throughout the U.S., including links, apparently however,
the site has not been updated since 2004, so some links are not active.)
Animation Army has a free social gathering in Los Angeles. May require RSVP.
For details, go to AnimationArmy.com
- Additional Arts Festivals in the U.S. -
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals
Utah Arts Festival
Bayou City Art Festival (Texas)
Harvest Festival (Various locations in California and Nevada)
La Quinta Arts Festival (In the greater Palm Springs area, California)
Tempe Festival of the Arts (Arizona)
- Lists of Art Festivals in the U.S.-
SausalitoArtGalleries.com
( List of over 90 Art Festivals throughout the U.S., including links, apparently however,
the site has not been updated since 2004, so some links are not active.)
************* Events in 2008 *************
*** March 2008 ***
March 14-15, (Friday - Saturday)
'On The Strange Place Of Religion In Contemporary Art'
A major symposium featuring - Art Historian, James Elkins
Location:
Biola University,
13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, California, 90639
No Cost Event (however, donations are encouraged to offset conference expenses)
http://biola.edu/academics/undergrad/art/symposium/
*** April 2008 ***
'Transforming Culture - A Vision For The Church And The Arts'
A symposium for pastors, church leaders and artists.
Location:
First Evangelical free Church of Austin,
4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin, Texas 78749
August 22-25 (Friday-Monday)
33rd Annual Greenbelt Festival
A Christian music and arts festival in the U.K.– first held in 1974.
(Approximately 19,000 festival-goers attended the event in 2007).
Location:
Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
United Kingdom
http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/
April 1-3 (Tuesday - Thursday)
'Transforming Culture - A Vision For The Church And The Arts'
A symposium for pastors, church leaders and artists.
Location:
First Evangelical free Church of Austin,
4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin, Texas 78749
*** June 2008 ***
June 28 (Saturday)
7th Annual His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival
Location:
Windham High School Performing Arts Center
406 Gray Road, Windham, Maine 04062
http://www.newenglandchristianartscouncil.org/
7th Annual His Gifts and Presence New England Arts Festival
Location:
Windham High School Performing Arts Center
406 Gray Road, Windham, Maine 04062
http://www.newenglandchristianartscouncil.org/
*** August 2008 ***
August 2-7 (Saturday - Thursday)
28th Annual International Christian Artists Seminar
A meeting of visual and performing artists from all over the world!
"The Christian Artists seminar is the place to be for concerts, workshops, expositions, dance, visual arts, media arts, lectures, poetry, creativity, personal challenge, personal development and networking." There are approximately 80 different workshops, modules, classes and meetings.
Location:
Hotel-/Conference Centre Zonneheuvel/SBI in the village Doorn,
the Netherlands.
http://www.christianartists.org/
28th Annual International Christian Artists Seminar
A meeting of visual and performing artists from all over the world!
"The Christian Artists seminar is the place to be for concerts, workshops, expositions, dance, visual arts, media arts, lectures, poetry, creativity, personal challenge, personal development and networking." There are approximately 80 different workshops, modules, classes and meetings.
Location:
Hotel-/Conference Centre Zonneheuvel/SBI in the village Doorn,
the Netherlands.
http://www.christianartists.org/
*****
August 22-25 (Friday-Monday)
33rd Annual Greenbelt Festival
A Christian music and arts festival in the U.K.– first held in 1974.
(Approximately 19,000 festival-goers attended the event in 2007).
Location:
Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
United Kingdom
http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/