useful links and contacts
For extensive reading lists in theology and/through the arts, go straight to the website of the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts at the University St Andrews:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/itia/reading/arts.html
Especially recommended: Images of Salvation, the story of the Bible through medieval art - a CD ROM of £15. Available at candc@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
'An invaluable resource' (Rowan Williams) 'Outstanding' (N T Wright)
Click on an item below for some details of other organisations concerned with theology/Christianity and the arts which may be of interest to you. If you know of other organisations who should be included on this page, then please do let us know.
- Art and Christianity Enquiry (ACE)
- Artisan
- Arts Centre Group (ACG)
- Arts in Mission
- Bible Society
- Christian Arts
- Christian Arts Trust
- Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers
- Christians in Entertainment
- Christians in the Arts Networking
- CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts)
- Conference on Christianity and Literature
- Continental Art Centre
- The European Academy for Culture and the Arts
- Genesis Arts Trust
- Greenbelt
- Image: A Journal of the Arts & Religion
- International Arts Movement
- International Association of Christian Artists
- Lantern Arts Centre
- London School of Theology: Department of Music and Worship
- Reformation of the Arts and Music
- Riding Lights Theatre Company
- Sarum College
- Society for Catholic Artists
- Springs Dance Company
- Veritasse
Art and Christianity Enquiry (ACE)
Laura Moffatt (Acting Director)
All Hallows on the Wall
83 London Wall
London EC2M 5ND
Tel./fax 020 7374 0600
The ACE Trust has been formed to respond to the evident need for a forum in which the rapidly growing numbers of those interested inthe encounter between the arts (especially the visual arts) and Christianity can share their interests, projects and concerns. They include artists interested in deepening their theological understanding, theologians and clergy interested in viewing the arts in a Gospel or theological perspective, and lay people with a non-specialist interest in both areas. ACE aims to be a network linking people with these interests, as well as a pressure group seeking to improve training of clergy and of church people in general, an organiser of events of specialist and general interest and a resource centre.
Artisan
9 Adam Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 6AA
Tel. +44 (0) 17 3236 3639
www.artisaninitiatives.org
A lively, thoughtful and go-ahead initiative. Its aim: to provide input, encouragement and perspective for people professionally involved in the media, arts and entertainment industries through Artisan quarterly publication, the web site and Artisan prayer events.
Arts Centre Group (ACG)
Arts Centre Group
Menier Chocolate Factory
51/53 Southwark Street
London
SE1 1RU
Tel: 0845 458 1881
Chair: Susanne Scott
The ACG is a national association of Christian artists who seeek to integrate their faith with their artistic activities. The ACG aims to unite and support Christian artists and performers from various disciplines so that they can be a transforming influence in the world of arts, media and entertainment.
Arts in Mission
The House of Bread
Ross Road
Christchurch
Glos. GL16 7NS
tel 01594 837744
fax 01594 837742
email - elizabeth@wflt.org
Arts in Mission aims to encourage, enable and equip Christians within the full spectrum of the arts and to assist the whole Church in mission. It runs conferences, missions and other events, and publishes the Arts in Mission directory.
Bible Society
Stonehill Green
Westlea
Swindon SN5 7DA
tel: 01793 418100
www.biblesociety.org.uk
Bible Society is committed to finding fresh, innovative ways of re-telling God's story in today's culture. Involvement in creative, imaginative and credible new avenues in education, politics, media and the arts (eg The Miracle Maker, and Easter Tales) demonstrates the Society's intention to help people have a new encounter with the great Story and stories from the Bible. Bible Society was the principal sponsor and partner of Phase 1 of Theology Through the Arts.
Christian Arts
'Christian Arts is for all involved in the arts who are committed Christians and wish to explore and deepen the relationship between their faith and the arts. Christian Arts works in close co-operation with the Society of Catholic Artists, ACE, the Belmont Group, and other local societies in Britain concerned with Christianity and the arts. We are the British branch of SIAC (Société International des Artistes Chrétiens) which is an ecumenical part of Pax Romana. With these societies we aim to provide an international network of groups which can offer friendship and artistic and spiritual stimulation to Christian artists wherever they live in Britain.'
Enquiries to: -
Gilly Seago (chairperson)
Christian Arts 14
Guildhall Street
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 1PR
Christian Arts Trust
This Trust has been established:
- for the advancement of the Christian faith
- for the encouragement, promotion and development of public appreciation in those arts which are essentially consistent with the Christian faith and have as their primary purpose the propagation of Christian truths and ideals.
Enquiries to: -
Executive Secretary
Mr Hugh Williams
The Christian Arts Trust
24 Greencoat Place
London SW1P 1DX
tel 020 7798 6015
Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers
Dr Mark Hijleh
School of Music
Houghton College
Houghton
NY 14744
USA
www.cfamc.org
CFAMC encourages the work and witness of Christian composers of symphonic and chamber music, opera and other serious concert works.
Christians in Entertainment
Chris Gidney (Director)
54 The Glade, Old Couldson, Surrey, CR5 1SL
tel 01737 550375
chris@cieweb.org.uk
CIE exists to promote a strong Christian presence in the entertainment scene in Britain. It achieves this by providing consistent emotional and spiritual support alongside sensitive evangelism to professionals within the industry. It seeks to engage both Christians and those of little or no faith and aims to help the church to understand, support and pray for the entertainment business.
Christians in the Arts Networking
Phillip Charles Griffith II, Executive Director
P.O. Box 242, Arlington, MA 02174
617-646-1541 (voice)
617-646-7725 (fax)
canhq@aol.com
A global database for networking Christian artists, groups, festivals, conferences, colleges, etc.
CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts)
Christians in the Visual Arts
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984-1813
Phone: 978 867-4124
Fax: 978 867-4125
Christians in the Visual Arts exists to explore and nurture the relationship between the visual arts and the Christian faith. It seeks to encourage Christians in the visual arts to develop their particular callings to the highest professional level possible; to learn how to deal with specific problems in the field without compromising the Christian faith and our standard of artistic endeavor; to provide opportunities for sharing work and ideas; to foster intelligent understanding, a spirit of trust, and a cooperative relationship between those in the arts, the church, and society; and ultimately, to establish a Christian presence within the secular art world.
Conference on Christianity and Literature
The Conference on Christianity and Literature is a North American organization interested in the relationship of Christianity and literature and dedicated to both scholarly excellence and collegial exchange. An allied organization of the Modern Language Association, the CCL is active in the annual MLA national convention as well as in seven regional conferences held at rotating sites throughout North America.
www.acu.edu/academics/english/ccl
Continental Art Centre
Continental Art Centre
Postbox 81065
3009 GB Rotterdam
the Netherlands
tel.+31-10-4568688
fax.+31-104559022
E-mail: info@continentalart.org
This centre is the home of Continental Ministries Europe the International Association of Christian Artists
The centre has facilities for offices, study, training, a studio, chapel,
theatre, arts exhibition hall, etc Home as well for the CNV Kunstenbond (is the recognised christian union for
artists) playing an important role for many improvement for artists, the
arts, culture and activities for churches.
The European Academy for Culture and the Arts
Postbox 81065
3009 GB Rotterdam
the Netherlands
tel.+31-10-4568688
fax.+31-104559022
E-mail: ca@continentalart.org
www.arts-academy-europe.org
This academy brought together knowledge and experience from many christian artists organizations and professionals around Europe. This virtual academy gives you access to a lot of information and learning possibilities.
This academy was financed by the EU and a number of Christian professional organizations and unions.
Genesis Arts Trust
Nigel Goodwin (International Director)
6 Broad Court, London, WC2B 5QZ
Genesis Arts Trust promotes the Christian faith in the Arts and Media through the personal ministry of Nigel Goodwin to numerous individuals in the world of arts and entertainment.
Greenbelt
Andy Thornton (Festival Manager)
The Greenhouse, Hillmarton Road, London N7 9JE
email: lukeswarm@msn.com
Greenbelt promotes an annual Christian arts festival which explores and celebrates the Christian Gospel in relation to contemporary culture.
Image: A Journal of the Arts & Religion
An important and beautifully produced journal exploring issues on the arts/faith interface.
Editor: Gregory Wolfe
3307 Third Avenue
West Seattle
WA 98119
(206) 281-2109 (Direct line)
(206) 281-2988 (Image line)
email: gwolfe@imagejournal.org
www.imagejournal.org
International Arts Movement
International Arts Movement, Inc. (IAM) is a catalyst arts organization committed to cultural and spiritual renewal. Its programs support individual artists in their work and embrace the entire arts community. IAM is active in Tokyo and New York City, with affiliations in Orlando, Los Angeles, and London. Its vision: a fusion of creativity and faith that expresses and illustrates God's intimate and merciful identity in the world.
www.iamny.org
International Association of Christian Artists
This CA organization has brought together over the years over 100 christian artists groups, associations, unions accross Europe. The central organization has an incredible database with information on countless numbers of things/publications/practicalities.
www.christianartists-network.org
International Association of Christian Artists
Postbox 81065
3009 GB Rotterdam
the Netherlands
tel.+31-10-4568688
fax.+31-10-4559022
E-mail: network@continentalart.org
Lantern Arts Centre
The Lantern Arts Centre provides an Arts venue for the local community where people of all ages and abilities can learn and develop performing arts skills; be involved in a range of theatre projects and provide a space where they can have access to professional and amateur performances.
Lantern Arts Centre
Tolverne Road
Raynes Park
London
SW20 8RA
Tel:020 8944 5794
www.lanternarts.org
London School of Theology: Department of Music and Worship
A unique and pioneering initiative - enabling students to study courses in theology and music together, with special attention to the use of music in worship.
Find out more on: www.lst.ac.uk/music
Reformation of the Arts and Music
A website with a large number of articles and resources.
RAM seeks 'to encourage appreciation of the arts, thereby improving the quality of the arts, so that the arts may develop richly and abundantly, bestowing its wealth upon the whole of society, in accordance with the Christian worldview, leading to a Reformation of the Arts and Music.'
Riding Lights Theatre Company
www.ridinglights.org
The most well-known and well-established Christian theatre company in the UK.
Sarum College
An ecumenical theological college created to serve the needs of all Christians has been founded in the historic Close of Salisbury Cathedral, England.
19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE, UK
Tel +44 (0)1722 424800 Fax +44 (0)1722 338508
Society for Catholic Artists
An ecumenical theological college created to serve the needs of all Christians has been founded in the historic Close of Salisbury Cathedral, England.
The S.C.A. encourages high standards in church art. We are prepared to execute any decorative or sacred work, and we bring together Catholic Artists and interested laymen in spiritual fellowship and collaboration. The Regional Group, which enjoys participation in national and international exhibitions and conferences, meets monthly for a varied programme of events, discussion and support
Enquiries welcome to:
Mr. Patrick Pike
The Hon. Sec.
46 Waterlow Road
Highgate
London N19 5NH
or:
Mr John Armstrong
23 St Leonard's Road
Hove
E.Sussex
BN3 4PQ
Tel: 01273 881304
Springs Dance Company
10 College Road
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent ME4 4QX
Tel. 01634 817 523
07775 628 442
SpringsDC@aol.com
www.SpringsDanceCompany.org.uk
Springs Dance Company is Europe's foremost professional Christian dance company. Established in 1979, the company is made up of professional dancers, teachers and choreographers all of whom are committed Christians. The primary aims are to:
- Communicate the Christian faith through dance
- Encourage dance within the church, education and the community
- Pursue educational and artistic excellence
Alongside performance work in theatres, conferences, churches and festivals, Springs Dance Company regularly works within schools delivering projects which develop Christian education through dance workshops, assembly performances, collective worship, teacher training, written resources and pupil performances.
Veritasse
Veritasse is committed to supporting and encouraging Christians in the arts, by providing sales opportunities through their website, opportunities to sell work at Christian conferences and a strong fellowship between members fostered by a monthly members’ newsletter. A free, e-mail "Friends" newsletter is available to anyone with an interest in the Christian arts.
Veritasse Oxford
55 Market Square
Witney
OX28 6AF
Tel. 0845 123 5884
email: info@veritasse.co.uk
www.veritasse.co.uk