Creative.nyc
Creative.nyc exists to cultivate a community of redemptive artists in New York City.
Creative.nyc exists to cultivate a community of redemptive artists in New York City. We desire the fame and deeds of God to be seen and known through the arts.
New York serves as a home for artists across mediums and styles, and Church of the City hopes to reflect that deep well of creativity in our city. Whether you consider yourself an artist, want to explore new avenues of creativity, or have an appreciation for the arts, we want to invite you to join us at creative.nyc
"To the Ends of the Earth" Artist Commission
"To the Ends of the Earth" is a multi-disciplinary group exhibition based on the book of Acts, derived from Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
The presentation and distribution of this work is meant to be a gift, invitation, and impetus for wonder and contemplation for the city of New York. The work should draw from the concepts and ideas found in the book of Acts, but lean into the 'faithful improvisation' of the moment we live in, or, 'the fifth act'.
The work of each commissioned artist will be displayed/performed over the first two weeks of September. There will also be digital gallery elements accessible online.
All applications will be reviewed by the Church of the City New York Creative Department with final approval from the Senior Leadership Team based on cohesion with the commission statement and fellow commissioned artists, past work experience and samples, leadership references provided, excellence and vision, and project feasibility within the guidelines.
Submission Deadline: May 15th
COME & SEE COMMISSIONS
As part of the Living the Liturgy giving campaign, Church of the City has committed to commissioning artists to create new work to lift eyes to the maker of heaven and earth. This Summer, ten artists were selected for the "Come & See Commission". Each artist created around the 'I Am' Statements of Jesus, and throughout the Summer, they participated in a cohort to discuss the book of John, pray, and share their artistic process with one another.
This collection of work was on display in a gallery experience from September 6-16. You can learn more about their journey from beginning to end through our first mini documentary here.
Create
No matter the medium, we welcome you to create. Creative.nyc hosts monthly meetings, that can look very different.
Salons: Cultivated spaces for artists to create around a specific theme, share work with the community, and engage in thoughtful conversation.
Sessions: Spaces for artists in our community to teach on a specific medium and invite others into engaging with it through practical application.
Taste & See Experiences: Evenings focused on communion between artists over a meal and commissioned performances from members of our community.
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Creative.nyc exists to serve as a resource to artists around the city. We want to commission artists to create beautiful things that will display the beautiful King that we worship. If you are interested in these resources, please reach out to us at creative.nyc.