Welcome to ArtSpace
“Art and Faith—in church and in life.”
“Because we know God as both our Creator and Redeemer,
we seek to display his beauty and grace in our life and work.”
—Philip Graham Ryken, Art for God’s Sake
We believe that God has given everyone the gift of creativity. Whether you are a painter, poet, musician, or gardener—you are welcome. It’s a space where we share our work and our lives with one another, and with College Church.
If you are interested in joining our community, where we together learn more about art and faith, please take a minute to fill out our “getting to know you” survey and let us know of your creative interests and the ways that we can better serve our artistic community. Artists of all ages, levels and disciplines are welcome.
Days & Nights of Light & Life
Opens July 14 – August 16
Barbara Elsenheimer | Liita Forsyth | Meagan Shuptar | David Sobotka
Four artists bring their creativity to summertime.
GALLERY Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. Also open on Sundays after the evening service.
For other opening times, contact the church office at (630) 668-0878.
Portrait Phone Photography
With Meagan Shuptar
July 20 | 9-Noon | Crossings | Cost: FREE
Professional photographer and College Church member Meagan Shuptar will help you get the best shots of the people you love from your cellphone camera.
Meagan Shuptar is a commercial and editorial photographer. She shoots out of her Chicago studio and also travels for assignments. She’s been attending College Church since she was 4 years old! Meagan has three kids with her husband, Jon, and she loves thrifting, collecting art, and fashion. Meagan has her work displayed regularly in the ArtSpace Gallery.
Paint His Story Workshop
Kids’ Harbor — Elementary (for children entering 2nd – 5th grade in the fall)
July 20 | 10AM-NOON | Crossings Conference Room | Cost: FREE
Kids, come help Kids’ Harbor decorate the church tunnel by drawing and painting beautiful pictures. Various ArtSpace artists will be available to help children create art that reflects biblical stories and verses related to water. Learn how to layer media and work with reference materials. Art created in this workshop will be on display in the ArtSpace gallery in late summer/early fall and then be moved to decorate the church tunnel.
Noah’s Ark Art Workshop
Kids’ Harbor — Preschool (for children aged 4 – entering 1st grade)
July 29 | 1-3PM | Crossings Conference Room | Cost: FREE
Kids, come help Kids’ Harbor decorate the church tunnel by drawing and painting beautiful pictures. Various ArtSpace artists will be available to help children create art that reflects biblical stories and verses related to water, and specifically a collaboration project of Noah’s Ark. Art created in this workshop will be on display in the ArtSpace gallery in late summer/early fall and then be moved to decorate the church tunnel.
Women’s Ministry Watercolor Workshop
Share Your Gifts (women only)
August 7 | 7:30-9PM | Commons | Cost: $5.00 (Please register in advance.)
Registrations limited to 40
Women, join us for a once-a-month creative event this summer! We’ll enjoy a devotional on God’s beauty and creativity, fellowship with other women and a demonstration and hands-on practice in an art form.
Savor the sights of the beach as you paint a beautiful sunset scene with watercolor. You will receive step-by-step painting instructions which will include turning your painting into a notecard you can use to encourage someone in your life. Come to learn a new skill or refresh one you already have!
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gregornik
A monthly coming together, where we discuss our personal projects and the many facets of creativity and God.
NOTE: New Summer Dates
We will be meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month instead of Tuesday during the months of June, July & August.
Next Meeting:
ArtSpace Gathering for August
Thursday, August 8 | 7 p.m. | in Crossings
August word for the month: TODAY
Check back for program details.
Look forward to seeing you there!
We are planning for our first speaker in early 2025. Watch for details coming soon.
