Getting the art out

I believe one of the more neglected groups in most churches are the artists. And I don't know if artistic ability is something God-given, learned, or both. But whatever the case may be, I think art is meant to be shared. Is there a better way to glorify God than by showing and sharing the gifts he's given us? So I put a blurb in the bulletin last week asking if anyone had any paintings, drawings, or other types of original artwork they would be interested in displaying in the church.

I just came in the door and found eight of the most beautiful canvas paintings of nature scenes, already framed, leaning against the wall across from my office. Very cool! I had actually already talked with this lady, and one other, because I knew they had some nice stuff. And I know there are more.

It's a funny thing, but there are several older women in our church who are phenomenal artists (mostly painting). I told them I might even hang up a couple of my drawings from my art class a few years ago (well, geez, I guess it was like 10 years ago now).

I originally got the idea for this when Jane and I were trying to figure out how to make the church basement look a little "homier," or at least not so much like a church basement. I was thinking of putting up some bookshelves, maybe painting some of the white stuff a different color, and then I thought... you know, we could make it a place to display our artists works. So... there ya go.