Christianity & The Arts
Although the building is no longer a working church, The Holy Biscuit aims to be the home of a vibrant Christian creative community helping to resource and support those interested and involved in the arts in Newcastle, the North East and beyond. This is specifically in response to the desire by the Methodist Church in Newcastle to facilitate a creative Christian presence in the art scene in Newcastle and the North East.
We strongly believe that Art for Christians is about expressing the reality of the world that is around us, and from that expressing, with integrity, the reality of the God who is There – a God who desires to participate and transform every aspect of our lives.
Since her opening in May 2010 there have been several exhibitions, workshops, discussions and conferences that have explored the relation between art and faith. (check out some of them here )
In addition to our desire for THB to be a hub for discussion, inspiration and support for Christian creatives, we are also keen for the space to be used as a place for immediate community outreach through the arts, a place where ordinary members of the community can come and be creative. Working alongside the Council, local schools, charites and church leaders in the area we are working to develop The Holy Biscuit as a place for genuine grassroots creativity and as a catalyst for social regeneration and social cohesion, which is key part of the misson of the Methodist Church.
Art and Faith Conference (in association with Morphe Arts)
30th March 2012, 00:00 AM to 31st March 2012, 23:59 PM
We are excited to announce that we have now confirmed the dates for our annual conference! This year we will be organising it in association with Morphé Arts, a national network of artists, musicians, writers, designers and performers. With a fabulous weekend of lectures, discussions, tasty food, live performances and visual ART, it’s going to be a quality line- up. FACT.
So put in your diaries NOW!