Artist Circle

At ECV, we believe that music and arts of all kinds are gifts from God. God has given us imagination—a way of seeing what is real beyond the visible.

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The Bible talks about something like this in Hebrews 11:1-3. This means that the exercise of the imagination in the arts can help us contemplate and relate to God in ways that we couldn't otherwise. That's why we're so excited to have space to share different artistic expressions created in our community that have also led us into encounter with God.

Every meeting is a unique experience, but here is a general format:

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1. SHARE: Share what you brought! If you bring a long piece of writing or performance, we ask that you aim for an excerpt that's 5 minutes or less. Feel free to share something new or old, one that you absolutely love or don't completely like. Our goal is not to impress but to inspire.
2. SWAP: As fellow artists are sharing, look for something that provokes you towards further creativity. Draw inspiration directly from the work another artist brought to the group, selecting the piece to work off of for the next hour.
3. CREATE: Spend about one hour creating something new. A poet might write a piece inspired by a drawing, another may illustrate a song, and another may choreograph a dance about a photo.
4. CIRCLE: Circle back up and share what you've created during the time. It may feel vulnerable—that's normal and good! This is an exercise that stretches us as creatives.