The Faith + Arts ministry exists to grow artists, both in spiritual formation and excellence of craft, in order to become artists in community, engaging the Church, and enriching the city.

Here are some of the ongoing programs.


Maker Mondays

The creative process can be isolating at times; so much of our art-making is a solitary endeavor. Gather online every Monday evening at 7:30pm with other Christ Church artists for a time of making together. Bring whatever you’re working on, and enjoy fellowship with and encouragement from other artists.

Read more about Maker Mondays


Writing Group

If you’re a writer of any level, or even a yet-to-begin-writer, you’re invited to join with other writers for encouragement, feedback, and support. The Christ Church writing group is led by Meredith Davis. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm in central Austin.

Find out more about writing group.


Songwriting Circle

A few times a year, CC singer/songwriter Billy Hollis leads a small group of songwriters of any and all levels in a six-week songwriting circle. This group offers a songwriters a safe place for fostering growth, in which to experiment, learn, and develop your craft. Meetings include a mix of writing, reading, and sharing musically.

Sign up for the Songwriting Circle interest list here.


The Faith+Arts Intensive

The Faith +Arts Intensive is an eight-month-long intentional community of artists at Christ Church who want to pursue a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian and an artist. Gathering together once a month, the aim of the Intensive is to see artists of all mediums grow in spiritual and artistic formation, and in their pursuit of excellence, both as artists and as followers of Christ.

Read more about The Intensive


East Austin Studio Tour

EAST is a free, annual, city-wide, self‑guided art event spanning two weekends in November that provides opportunities for the public to meet the artists of East Austin.  The Artists of Christ Church have participated in EAST together as a group show for the past five years.

Read more about EAST


Exhibitions

We occasionally have opportunities for community exhibitions in our Parish Hall gallery or on other parts of our property. Here are some of our past exhibitions.

Meena Matocha: Into the Bright Sadness (Lent 2022)

East Austin Studio Tour CC Group Show 2021

“Ordinary Life”: Ordinary Time 2021 Exhibition

The Way of Suffering: Lenten Exhibition 2021

DEVOTED: Fall 2020 Sermon Series Exhibition

East Austin Studio Tour CC Group Show 2019

East Austin Studio Tour CC Group Show 2018