About
An apiary is a collection of bee hives, primarily maintained for honey. It is a place of communal creation, a locus of shared purpose and activity: the individual work and roles of bees are brought together to produce sweetness, structure, and nourishment. Beekeeping has a rich tradition within Christian monasteries. Not only the creation is done in community - the care for the creators and curation of their craft is communal as well.
Church of the Resurrection’s arts ministries–now called ‘The Apiary’--grew out of casual gatherings of artists who attended Rez and wanted to encourage each other in their work. Our vision is to gather artists, curators, patrons, and appreciators into a cultivating, creating community, reflecting the Trinity who said, “Let us make.”
CREATING
Through their creations, Christians can express worship, explore deep spiritual truths, and bring light and hope to others.
CULTIVATING
We encourage a place to cultivate beauty, bring glory to God, and provide space for artists to tell the story of the Bible in their life and art.
CURATING
We strive to curate art by facilitating discussions and educational programs about the role of faith in the creative process, helping both artists and the community engage deeply with the meaning and purpose behind the art.
COMMUNITY
We want to foster belonging and collaboration for artists, reflecting the communal nature of our Creator.
WHY SHOULD THE ARTS MATTER TO THE CHRISTIAN?
At Rez, we notice in the Bible that the Word and its Author make use of the arts in significant ways. God is the first visual artist, creating things pleasing to the eyes; the first music director, developing and coordinating the symphony of the angels, of humanity, and other creatures; and the first theatre director, guiding history to a perfect end.
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