Artist retreat, felt need
21 February 2010 3 Comments
One of the things I haven’t been able to accurately gauge with respect to the arts and faith retreat idea is the presence of real felt need among artists of faith for this kind of resource.
As I’ve continued to write about the idea this year I’ve heard from more and more people affirming the idea. Last week I received another email from someone saying
So, I’ve seen some questions/ideas of starting a Christian art commune on the site, and I’m wondering if that is going to happen. I’m looking for one to live at this summer, desperate for one really. Know of any?
I thought of asking the Urbana09 organizers for their list of people who signed up in the Arts Lounge to receive newsletters with the intention of sending them a brief survey. I’m not sure how much they’ll like that idea, but it’s what I’ve got at this point.
The wife and I plan to begin some more serious discussion about the idea in the near future, working out some of the details and continuing to determine feasibility.
I keep thinking about this… interested? Maybe. Curious? Definitely. What’s different about being a Christian artist, after all?
Hey Paul, check out what we’re doing with artist retreats, creative communities, etc… maybe there’s a connection
Matt, Do you guys have property, space for artists? Have you met the ArtsLink people down in the ATL?