Objectives & Strategies
Creative Arts Collective
Funding Areas
To achieve our aspirational aim, the Collective will fulfill three objectives & utilize three strategies.
Create
Creating and curating works of art
Outcome: An increased visibility of the arts and appreciation of diverse forms of artistic expression that inspire people to encounter God
Examples: architecture, dance, filmmaking, music and compositions, visual art, and writing
Educate
Educating and nurturing Christian imagination
Outcome: A re-enchanted Christian imagination, character, and spiritual formation in people fostered by experiencing the awe and wonder of God through the arts
Examples: workshops, courses, webinars, expert engagement, and speaker series
Network
Cultivating and sustaining a thriving network in Christianity and the arts
Outcome: A vibrant nationwide movement that inspires people to discover and live the beauty and wisdom of the Christian story and encounter God through the arts
Examples: showcases, art exhibits, live performances, speaker series, festivals and celebrations, convenings, and conferences
Grantmaking
Grantmaking will be the main energizing method in which the movement is spread outward, like ripples in a lake. Grants will take various forms, including directly commissioning works of art, supporting arts organizations to broaden their reach, exploring with experts around reaching new generations through the arts through innovative art programs, and seeding exciting ideas in Christian arts.
Convening
Convening will also be a catalyzing force for the movement, as, through the Network and the other activities, the Collective brings together artists and experts to foment ideas, learn from one another, and grow the movement.
Storytelling
Storytelling will go beyond the idea that the arts tell a story to a strategy of telling the story of the Collective itself and its artists. This will be a major promotional effort of the Collective, as a tool to spread the movement nationwide through various media platforms and help educate, form, and inspire people across the United States and beyond.