As artists, we are always in the act of formation: crafting sentences, mixing colors, shaping sounds, cultivating audiences. But as we practice our disciplines, how are we being formed? I am excited to partner with Forefront Festival to present the Spiritual Formation for Artists Course.
This course considers the link between our art practices and who we are becoming as we create. Sessions include discussions on spiritual formation and disciplines, artistic practices in both personal and professional spheres, and draw from authors such as Dallas Willard and Makoto Fujimura. It is our hope that in considering how we are formed by our art making, we may be more engaged in our forming into the likeness of our loving Creator.
For Artists
Do you have a dedicated art practice, small or large?
Are you a professional, student, or amateur?
Are you intent on engaging with who you might become with God?
If so, this course is for you.
From Andrew
What You Will Learn
Join with fellow artists of faith as we engage with the following concepts.
Session One: Spiritual Formation Basics
Learn a framework for thinking about the inner parts of a person, how spiritual formation works, and examples of spiritual disciplines.
Session Two: Spiritual Formation and Personal Art Practices
Learn how dedicated personal art practices influence the spiritual formation of a person. Use an interactive worksheet to unveil how your own art practice has been a part of your spiritual formation.
Session Three: Spiritual Formation and Sharing Art Practices
Learn how professional aspirations can influence the spiritual formation of a person. Explore examples of professional challenges like engaging with the market or working at scale. Use an interactive worksheet to unveil how your own aspirations have been a part of your spiritual formation.
Session Four: Spiritual Formation and Envisioning Our Art Practice
Explore ways of envisioning our art practice as a part of what God is doing with us. Engage your imagination to integrate your spiritual formation into your art practice.
What People Are Saying
The Spiritual Formation for Artists course was a deeply encouraging and edifying experience. I loved discussing with artists of faith the ways that we've been formed by our work.
Zach O.
Course Participant
Spiritual Formation for Artists changed the way I think about being an artist in relationship with God. Andrew puts into practice what he's teaching. He is gentle, patient, kind and cares for each student deeply. I found the course open, interactive, and directly applicable to my work and life.
Sarah E.
Course Participant
As artists, we are prone to spend our time doing: honing our craft and marketing our work to others. These things are vital, but what we often neglect is considering who we are becoming. Andrew’s course guides us in questions we have forgotten to ask — or have been too afraid to ask. It helped me see my work, and myself, through God’s eyes. I am confident it will do the same for you.
Nate M.
Course Participant
Andrew’s course is thought-provoking and has a unique way of approaching what I thought would be a familiar topic. This is a course I could take more than once, as I change and my understanding grows.
Amy H.
Course Participant
Andrew's wisdom, relational care, and unique perspective helped me discover what it means to be an artist and a Christian. Simply put, I know myself and the Lord better after taking this course.
Cody S.
Course Participant
Three Ways to Engage
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Online On Demand
Take the course at your own pace, from wherever you are in the world. Get all course materials and join the global cohort.
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Online Live Cohort
Journey with a group of fellow artists in live online sessions, hosted by Andrew. Get all course materials and live interaction.
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In Person
Bring the course to you and your community or team. Empower your group with knowledge of spiritual formation and the arts.
Interested in going deeper?
Contact Andrew here to find out more about one-to-one coaching with Andrew.
Get Started
Take the course, join a cohort, or host the workshop.
Interested in going deeper?
Contact Andrew here to inquire about coaching with Andrew.
Interested in Hosting?
Hosting the Spiritual Formation for Artists Course is a great way to empower your community or team. Gain new insight into individual and communal formation, personal journeys, and the practice of spiritual disciplines.
Three delivery options are available to suit your needs. Material is customized to suit delivery option and your specific interests.
Introductory Workshop
Host an introductory session to begin the conversation around spiritual formation and creative practices. Participants will learn the basic frameworks of spiritual formation and the spiritual disciplines. Participants will also be guided through interactive exercises to introduce them to the deep connection between their creative practice and their own spiritual formation.
TIME: One 2hr Session
DELIVERY: In Person or Live Online
TIME: One 2hr Session
DELIVERY: In Person or Live Online
One Day Workshop
Host a One Day Workshop to dive deeply into connection between spiritual formation and creative practices. Participants will learn the frameworks of spiritual formation and the spiritual disciplines, as well as sample applications of the disciplines. Participants will be guided through interactive exercises to unveil the deep connection between their personal creative practices and their own spiritual formation. All sessions include time for Q&A.
TIME: Two 2hr Sessions
DELIVERY: In Person Only
TIME: Two 2hr Sessions
DELIVERY: In Person Only
Custom Workshop
Is your group focused on a particular craft? Dance, film-making, or visual arts, perhaps? Customize a Spiritual Formation for Artists Course for your group! By customizing the workshop, your group can focus on frameworks of spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines that have the greatest relevance to your group's journey. Interactive exercises can be customized to unveil connections that the group may share. Custom workshops may be presented in lecture format, and facilitated conversations depending on group size. Option for Q&A time also available.
TIME: Custom
DELIVERY: In Person Only
TIME: Custom
DELIVERY: In Person Only
