| Name |
Facilitator |
Description |
| Workshop A - Friday, 2:00-3:30 pm |
| Michael Leary | Join
a Chaplain from the 9/11 tragedy to hear his personal experience of
that world-changing event. Workshop will meet at 1:30pm to be divided
into smaller groups & commute to Ground Zero together. Workshop
will convene for Michael’s group discussion afterwards. |
| Graduate Panel | Dayton Castleman, Joey Tomassoni, Nathan Smith, etc | Applying
to or interested in an arts graduate program? Join this panel of
graduate students & graduates to discuss issues of studying and
developing your discipline at a graduate level in an academic setting. |
| Musicians' Salon | Ian Cron, Bryan Horvath & various guests | Candid
conversation with a panel of musicians about life in the music
industry. Join singer/pastor Ian Cron to hear & dialogue about his
journey as a musician.
|
| Portfolio Salon | Jerry Pinkney, Jered Sprecher, Teressa Valla | This
casual & interactive workshop provides the opportunity to receive
feedback on your visual artwork from working artists. (Please bring
your portfolio or reproductions of your work with you and be prepared
to seek feedback. Do NOT bring slides unless you provide your own slide
projector.) |
| Cafe IAM | YOU! (Facilitator: Kirk Irwin) | Looking
for some time to meet and just hang out with other attendees? Is the
pace of the conference too hectic for you? This social networking time
is for you! Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards &
postcard size materials (or smaller) about their work or organization
to share . . . |
| Biblical Art in a Secular Century (1896-1993) | Dolores Destefano | Join
us for a special tour of the "Biblical Art in a Secular Century"
Exhibition at the Museum of Biblical Art (affiliated with the American
Bible Society). We will view 30 works that show us regardless of the
artists relationship with the Biblical text, Biblical art is part of
the story of modern art. Group will meet at 1:30pm to commute to the
museum at Columbus Circle together. |
| Chelsea Art Tour | Merrily Kerr | Join
Merrily Kerr, New York based art critic and writer on a walking tour of
Chelsea's contemporary art galleries. Merrily, a contributer to
magazines including Time Out New York, Art on Paper and Flash Art and
the founder of 'Merrily Kerr New York Art Tours,' will lead you
straight to the most talked about art of the moment. Workshop will meet
at 1:30pm to commute to Chelsea together. |
| Culture and Your Calling | William Edgar | A
biblical basis for cultural calling. We will study the "cultural
mandate" in its various phases. We will offer a gentle critique of
schools of thought which (1) minimize culture or see it as a prelude to
evangelism, and (2) maximize culture as though no redemption were
necessary. How does apologetics inform our cultural calling and the
Lordship of Christ over every realm. Practical examples will be given. |
| Regional IAM Leaders | Matson Duncan, Tasha & Monica Lopez de Victoria, etc | If
you are interested in starting a regional chapter of IAM in your
hometown, sign up to hear basic guidelines for leadership, members
meetings, and planning support and programming. Meet other regional
leaders and share ideas! |
| Workshop B - Friday 3:45-5:15 pm |
| What does "Redeeming Culture" mean? | David Hegeman | Join
author of Plowing in Hope: Toward a Biblical Theology of Culture to
discuss a brief overview of the biblical vision of culture in its
protological, soteriological and eschatelogical aspects; an historical
example of redeeming culture; and some lessons for us today. |
| Culture and Your Calling | William Edgar | A
biblical basis for cultural calling. We will study the "cultural
mandate" in its various phases. We will offer a gentle critique of
schools of thought which (1) minimize culture or see it as a prelude to
evangelism, and (2) maximize culture as though no redemption were
necessary. How does apologetics inform our cultural calling and the
Lordship of Christ over every realm. Practical examples will be given. |
| Responding to Cultural Crises | Michael Itkoff, Joshua Trent, Aaron Collier | Come
explore social justice issues with a former White House Staff member,
Katrina Survivor and the founder of Daylight Magazine a biannual
documentary photography magazine. Topics covered will include: Refugee
resettlement, Victims of Torture/Trafficking, Recovery from Katrina,
federal and faith-based partnerships to deliver social services to
‘the least of these, and the increasing ability of citizens to
represent themselves in the media. |
| Pastor's Roundtable: Creating a Culturally Redemptive Church | Kirk van der Swaagh, Vernon Rainwater, Ian Cron, Matt Heard | How
should the local church be redeeming the culture? What is the church's
relationship to the arts? Does our theology pave the way for an
arts-affirming stance in our worship and practice? How do we love God
while avoiding both worldliness and isolationism? These questions will
be explored by participants and pastors. |
| Art, Media & Propaganda in Postmodern Culture | Gordon Pennington & Scott Harrison | How
does the pervasive presence of media and technology impact the
formation of contemporary culture? What is the significance of art and
artists today? Will pop culture eclipse high culture? Will commercial
fascination with celebrity incite the demise of the transcendent? What
would a modern Renaissance look like? Join us to find out how your life
and work make a difference... |
| Shape of Things to Come: Human Flourishing and the Arts | David Mahan, Greg Ganssle (Rivendell Institute) | Using
human flourishing as a paradigm for redemption, this workshop will
consider what conditions are necessary for this to come about and how
the arts may contribute to or embody flourishing in a broken world. |
| Journey of an Artist | Chris Anderson | Chris
Anderson is a painter, college teacher, exhibiting professional, and
award-winning artist based in NYC. Especially geared to college
students, this workshop looks at the journey of the artist and how it
relates with issues of faith; and is designed to help those who are
considering a professional career in the arts or graduate school. |
| Biblical Art in a Secular Century (1896-1993) | Dolores Destefano | Join
us for a special tour of the "Biblical Art in a Secular Century"
Exhibition at the Museum of Biblical Art (affiliated with the American
Bible Society). We will view 30 works that show us regardless of the
artists relationship with the Biblical text, Biblical art is part of
the story of modern art. Group will meet at 3:15pm to commute to the
museum at Columbus Circle together. |
| Workshop A - Saturday, 2:00-3:30 pm |
| "Ground Zero" Lower Manhattan Tour | Michael Leary | Join
a Chaplain from the 9/11 tragedy to hear his personal experience of
that world-changing event. Workshop will meet at 1:30pm to be divided
into smaller groups & commute to Ground Zero together. Workshop
will convene for Michael’s group discussion afterwards. |
| Creative Professionals Panel | John Silvis, Ryann Cooley, Beth Adams, Chris Anderson | Join
local working creative professionals from NYC to discuss the challenges
of the Monday-Friday working life for people involved in the arts. Ask
Qs for practical tips on survival such as portfolio presentation,
agents/representation, touring, exhibitions, selling, and more. |
| Regional IAM Leaders | Matson Duncan, Tasha & Monica Lopez de Victoria, etc | If
you are interested in starting a regional chapter of IAM in your
hometown, sign up to hear basic guidelines for leadership, members
meetings, and planning support and programming. Meet other regional
leaders and share ideas! |
| Portfolio Salon | Jerry Pinkney, Jered Sprecher, Teressa Valla | This
casual & interactive workshop provides the opportunity to receive
feedback on your visual artwork from working artists. (Please bring
your portfolio or reproductions of your work with you and be prepared
to seek feedback. Do NOT bring slides unless you provide your own slide
projector.) |
| Cafe IAM | YOU! (Facilitator: Kirk Irwin) | Looking
for some time to meet and just hang out with other attendees? Is the
pace of the conference too hectic for you? This social networking time
is for you! Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards &
postcard size materials (or smaller) about their work or organization
to share . . . |
| Musicians' Salon | Ian Cron, Bryan Horvath & various guests | Candid
conversation with a panel of musicians about life in the music
industry. Join singer/pastor Ian Cron to hear & dialogue about his
journey as a musician. |
| Dynamics of Cultural Change | William Edgar | The
dynamics of cultural change. We will study the heart of change, and the
way in which apologetics helps decide where to engage, and where to
oppose. Examples taken from various cultural phenomena, including
popular culture. |
| Workshop B - Saturday 3:45-5:15 pm |
| What does "Redeeming Culture" mean? | David Hegeman | Join
author of Plowing in Hope: Toward a Biblical Theology of Culture to
discuss a brief overview of the biblical vision of culture in its
protological, soteriological and eschatelogical aspects; an historical
example of redeeming culture; and some lessons for us today. |
| Dynamics of Cultural Change | William Edgar | The
dynamics of cultural change. We will study the heart of change, and the
way in which apologetics helps decide where to engage, and where to
oppose. Examples taken from various cultural phenomena, including
popular culture. |
| Responding to Cultural Crises | Michael Itkoff, Joshua Trent, Aaron Collier | Come
explore social justice issues with a former White House Staff member,
Katrina Survivor and the founder of Daylight Magazine a biannual
documentary photography magazine. Topics covered will include: Refugee
resettlement, Victims of Torture/Trafficking, Recovery from Katrina,
federal and faith-based partnerships to deliver social services to
‘the least of these , and the increasing ability of citizens to
represent themselves in the media. |
| Pastor's Roundtable: Making the Church a Haven to Artists | Vernon Rainwater, Kirk van der Swaagh, Ian Cron, Matt Heard, Sam Andreades | Attendees
will explore various issues involved in how the church can create a
safe haven where artists are affirmed in their God-given talents.
Pastors will discuss how the local church can work together to provide
resources and a home to artists. They will also discuss what keeps many
artists away from the church and how to address the inner life of the
artist. |
| Theater Workshop: | Nigel Goodwin, Karin Coonrod | Holding
a machete in thick woods...
Calling all actors, directors and facilitators for the theater! ...A
workshop for theater artists of all kinds interested (or not
interested) in excellence and paradigm shifts. |
| Shapes of Things to Come: Human Flourishing and the Arts | David Mahan, Greg Ganssle (Rivendell Institute) | Using
human flourishing as a paradigm for redemption, this workshop will
consider what conditions are necessary for this to come about and how
the arts may contribute to or embody flourishing in a broken world. |
| Journey of an Artist | Chris Anderson | Chris
Anderson is a painter, college teacher, exhibiting professional, and
award-winning artist based in NYC. Especially geared to college
students, this workshop looks at the journey of the artist and how it
relates with issues of faith; and is designed to help those who are
considering a professional career in the arts or graduate school. |
