CIVA's latest traveling exhibition will open in Washington D.C. in 2009 but is currently available for booking for your venue. To find out more about the exhibition and view a selection of the pieces in the show go to the Exhibitions page on this website.

http://www.civa.org/exhibitions.php

Check out a small sample of the intriguing articles in CIVA's most recent issue of the SEEN Journal. The Spring 2008 issue looks at the various influences on CIVA members involved in the visual culture. For all the articles you may purchase a copy from the CIVA STORE or simply become a CIVA member to enjoy them as soon as they are printed. Be watching this Fall for the next issue on Art and Vocation.

http://www.civa.org/publications.php?subID=62&id=14&view=contents

Over the past two years the CIVA Board has sought to articulate a plan for the coming decade and beyond. Below are some of the key aspects of this plan.

Imagine CIVA… supporting more artists, especially those at the highest levels of professional endeavor and cultural engagement through: Robust website, Mentoring Program for young artists, Artists colloquia, Active Scholars Network

Imagine CIVA…creating a network of local affiliates in cities across North America, empowered through a bi-annual national Leadership Retreat.

Imagine CIVA… serving churches more effectively through: National database of arts-oriented churches, Visual image bank, Events for church leaders and seminary faculty, Educational resources on the arts

Imagine CIVA… contributing to the wider movement of Christians and the arts through: Co-sponsorship of conferences and events, Partnership with other organizations

For more specifics concerning this Plan please contact office@civa.org

CIVA offers Summer internships, which relate specifically to the biennial conferences or annual CIVASummer workshops. Internships may also involve event planning, development of press releases, website development, program research and development, marketing, and public relations. Some internships will involve development and fundraising tasks or possibly graphic design.



http://www.civa.org/opportunities.php

Faith & Vision: Twenty-five Years of Christians in the Visual Arts is the record of a generation or two of Christians who heeded the call to make art and, in doing so, accepted its manifold challenges, tensions, and affirmations. Between its covers, this book features more than 200 images that showcase the work of CIVA’s most accomplished artists and highlights the quality and breadth of its many exhibitions and publications. Publisher, Square Halo Books, was recently awarded a 2006 American Graphic Design Award for the design of this publication.

The Next Generation: Contemporary Expressions of Faith is an exhibition that started at the Museum of Biblical Art, but is now touring around North America. The accompanying catalogue with a superb essay by Dr. Wayne Roosa, along with the brilliant full-color reproductions of the work, is an essential book for any library. The books are now offered together by CIVA for the incredible price of $75.

"Like a Prayer: A Jewish and Christian Presence in Contemporary Art" is a full-color catalog of an exhibit at the Tryon Center for Visual Art, Charlotte. Four excellent essays are included by Ted Prescott, David Morgan, Ph.D., Terry Dempsey, SJ, and Ori Z. Soltes, Ph.D. The show was curated by Ted Prescott and represented in the show are many CIVA artists. A top seller from the CIVA Store this book is once again available for $25.

http://store.civa.org/default.php?cPath=1

Many CIVA members have valued the excellent essays in "It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God", by Square Halo Books. Now there is a new expanded and revised edition. We at CIVA highly recommend this book (even if you have the first one). We also suggest getting the book by linking to Amazon.com through the CIVA RECOMMENDS page on our website. When you click on the book on the CIVA site you will be sent to Amazon and CIVA will get 15% of the sale for this service. Any time you link to Amazon in this way CIVA will get a portion of the sale. Start all your online shopping right here!

http://www.civa.org/recommends.php

The CIVA Publications Committee is currently seeking submissions for possible inclusion on the CIVA website or in future publications. Essays, articles and stories dealing with all aspects of Christianity and the visual arts will be considered. From scholarly papers to personal narratives, all are appropriate material for proposals. Submitted works can range in length anywhere between 1,500 to 4,000 words. More details are available in the Calls for Entries on the Opportunities page of this website.

http://www.civa.org/opportunities.php?subID=47

You may have already heard the buzz about "Faith & Vision: Twenty-five Years of Christians in the Visual Arts" and "The Art of Sandra Bowden." Now you can get a sneak peek inside these books by downloading pdfs right from the CIVA website. Orders for these books can also be placed from the website, with a special discount on Faith & Vision applicable to CIVA members.

http://www.civa.org/special/