Artists in the Church

The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts

The mission of Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is to encourage artists and organizations to engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the church. ECVA values the significance of visual imagery in spiritual formation and the development of faith, and encourages those who are engaged in using the visual arts in spiritual life.

​Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) strives to encourage:

• visual artists in our church to use their creative gifts for the glory of God;
• individuals to explore the opportunities visual arts offer in their spiritual journeys;
• parishes and cathedrals to incorporate visual arts in their total programs; and
  
• conversations and research in issues related to the visual arts, theology, and culture.

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The current exhibition is 
​What are you seeking?
Expectations and Epiphany
What are you seeking? Expectations and Epiphany is the first ECVA exhibition for 2023. Recognizing that artists are given the gift of searching, participants were asked to consider how each responded to being called to be an artist, learning to accept that call, and moving forward with all the doubts, uncertainties, questions and finally, the revelation or the epiphany. Seventeen artists contributed 35 entries. Julie Bender is the guest curator.

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There is a call out now for the next exhibition:
Call to Artists
The Power of Creating a Series of Artwork
Due March 1 - March 20, 2023
The exhibit will open in April