Curse or Calling? At Work in God's World invites artists to picture WORK in its many applications in the Christian experience. The deadline has been extended from February 1 to February 15.

http://www.civa.org/opportunities.php?subID=47#156

Bringing Creation to Praise is a two-day arts and faith conference organized by Asbury College in partnership with Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY.

http://www.civa.org/conferences.php

CIVA is once again going to France! This will be our fourth trip to the land of the 20th Century Sacred Art Movement where we will see the impact of modern art on the ancient French Church.

http://www.civa.org/tours.php

A representative survey of the art and architecture of France through access to world--renown French art collections and architectural sites. Lectures and on-site travel to cathedrals, museums and galleries in Paris and surrounding regions

October 5: $500 deposit
November 2: $400 payment
February 5: $1800 payment

May 3 : $1000 final payment

For further information contact Asbury College Art Office: fmontgomery@asbury.edu

May 17 to 31, 2010

3 hrs credit, Dr. Linda Stratford

Have you dreamed of establishing a church gallery but don’t know where to begin? Perhaps your exhibition program is up and running but you need some fresh ideas. CIVA’s newly revised and expanded handbook—compiled and edited by Sandra Bowden and Dianne Collard--offers practical help and showcases ten churches galleries and two seminary galleries providing real life examples of:

• Artist Agreement Forms
• Gallery Mission Statements and Goals
• Gallery Policies and Procedures
• Strategies for Organizing Juried Exhibitions

Cost $30.00


http://www.civa.org/store/publications/books/cphicg.html

Images of Faith—the new CD edited by Sandra Bowden and published by CIVA and made possible by a grant from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship is a rich interactive experience. It contains 100 images by contemporary artists to be used for projection in teaching, preaching, and devotional purposes by churches, colleges, and seminaries. The exhibition of images is organized around four themes: Creation/Creator, The Fall, Redemption and the Life of Faith. An index allows a cross-referencing of images through various topics. Each images comes with its own essay as well as biographical and contact information for each artist. PC and Mac Compatible. The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $20 for members. For member coupon please email office@civa.org.

http://www.civa.org/store/publications/cddvd/cpifcd.html

CIVA is making one of the most important announcements in its 30-year history -- the appointment by our Board of Directors of a new Executive Director. We take great pleasure in announcing the appointment of a new Executive Director. On February 15, 2009, CIVA’s long-time board member and friend, Cameron Anderson, will be installed.

In conversations with Cam during the last few years he has shared his interest in pursuing a new vocational direction in which the visual arts could have a more central role. This summer after attending the CIVA Leadership Retreat at Princeton Theological Seminary Cam called to tell me of his strong interest in exploring the possibility of serving as CIVA’s next Executive Director. I was overwhelmed that God would send such a qualified candidate to us.

For those who may not know Cam, he is a gifted artist with an MFA in painting and drawing from Cranbrook Academy of Art. His primary vocation for the last 30 years has been with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, where he helped to launch its exemplary ministry to graduate students among other accomplishments. Cam is a proven administrator, fundraiser and leader. He also continues to pursue his art and writing. I would be remiss not to mention that his warm personality and easy laugh contribute to his ability to build lasting and successful relationships. Click the link for Cam’s full biography.

Pat Jones
President

http://www.civa.org/conferences.php

Give your church or pastor a gift of art this year. CIVA's new CD, Seeing the Savior, is now for sale and has 35 images from the life of Christ that your church can use for projects. The CD comes with suggested children's art projects, adult study questions, an essay on the images by Tricia Pongracz and an insightful essay to help congregations embrace the visual arts, From Looking to Seeing, by James Romaine. Just the right gift to your pastor, Sunday School teacher, or church! The cost for CIVA members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers plus shipping and handling. Contact the CIVA office for more information. Or purchase online at the CIVA store!

http://www.civa.org/store/cpsscd.html

CIVA's latest traveling exhibition will open in Washington D.C. in 2009 but is currently available for booking for your venue. To find out more about the exhibition and view a selection of the pieces in the show go to the Exhibitions page on this website.

http://www.civa.org/exhibitions.php