presenters

Keynote Speakers

Dana Gioia is a poet and critic, and currently serves as the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
David Hunt is a producer and president of FourBoys Films; and wrote, directed, and produced "Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania".
Patricia Heaton is 2-time Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Debra on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Nancy Pearcey is author of Total Truth and scholar at the World Journalism Institute and the Discovery Institute, and editor at large of The Pearcey Report.
Miroslav Volf is a theologian from Croatia and divinity professor at Yale. He has been involved for a decade in international ecumenical dialogues, especially with the Vatican Council for Promotion of Christian Unity.
Ian Cron is the Senior pastor of Trinity Church in Greenwich, CT; a songwriter; and author of Chasing Francis.
James Romaine is an Art History professor at the NY Center for Arts and Media Studies.
Betty Spackman is a visual artist, art professor at Trinity Western University, and author of A Profound Weakness.
Makoto Fujimura is a painter that serves on the board of the National Council of the Arts, and the founder of IAM

Conference Presenters

Erik Lokkesmoe is an author, speechwriter, and founder of Brewing Culture; and currently serves as the Director of Communications for the National Endowment for the Humanities. See his recent Townhall interview with Makoto Fujimura.
Eileen Mason is Senior Deputy Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts and an accomplished violinist.
Franz Mohr is retired chief concert technician for piano maker Steinway and Sons (for more than a quarter century).He is a close colleague with legendary musicians such as Horowitz, Rubinstein, Gould, Serkin, etc.
Sam Andreades is the Senior pastor the The Village Church in Greenwhich Village, NYC.

Kirk van der Swaagh is the Senior pastor of Neighborhood Church of Greenwhich Village, NYC.
Tom Pike is the Rector of the Parish of Calvary/St. George's Church, NYC.
Albert Pedulla is a sculptor who makes mixed media installations. He is the founder of Angel's Net and sits on the board of Christians In the Visual Arts (CIVA).
Chris Anderson is a painter interested in the historical/cultural dislocations of American home.
Daniel Lee is an architect in private practice, whose work draws on the classical tradition to address contemporary problems and needs.
David Mahan is a campus minister and scholar at the Rivendell Institute for Christian Thought and Learning.
Gordon Pennington III is a media specialist with Burning Media Group and founder of Dangerous Romantic Poets.
Nigel Goodwin is an actor and founder of Genesis Arts Trust, UK. He will be our "roaming encourager" for the conference, a role he has played for over 30 years in London, Hollywood, New York and Tokyo. He is on the advisory board of IAM.

Art Jurors

James Elaine is the Hammer Projects curator at UCLA Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Hammer Projects is the museum's division dedicated to exhibiting the work of young artists.
Josie Browne is the Director of Max Protetch Gallery in Chelsea, NYC. A prominent gallery in NY since 1978, Max Protetch shows contemporary architecture masters, public scuplture, contemporary chinese art, and more.

Performing Artists

Rob Mathes is a nationally renowned music director and a multi-faceted performer. He is the musical director/arranger for the Kennedy Center Honors, and recently produced two records for Vanessa Williams.
Central Baptist band is an ensemble from "the friendliest church in New York" led by Director of Music, Greg Royals.
Vissi Dance Theater is a multi-cultural urban contemporary dance group founded by Courtney Ffrench.
Andy Zipf is a mood rock solo artist, recently nominated for Best New Artist by the Washington Area Music Association.
Susan Enan is a singer/songwriter from England, with a devout fan base in Northern Ireland, the UK, and US
Kelley McRae is a singer/songwriter with a blues, gospel, country-blended style all her own