The Artistic Vision

Jennifer Allen Craft: The Role of Arts in Our Practices of Placemaking

Gary Ball & Alex Sosler Season 1 Episode 4

Join us on The Artistic Vision podcast as we delve into the theological significance of place with special guest Jennifer Allen Craft. In this insightful episode, we explore how the arts shape our environments and connect deeply with our Christian faith. Discover the power of creativity in transforming spaces and influencing culture. Whether you're a Christian artist or simply passionate about the intersection of faith and art, this conversation will inspire you to view your craft through a spiritual lens. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion about art, theology, and place!

Jennifer Allen Craft (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of humanities and theology at Point University in West Point, Georgia, where she teaches courses in theology, philosophy, and the arts. 

Buy her book on Placemaking and the arts here: https://www.ivpress.com/placemaking-and-the-arts

(Dr. Craft also contributed to our book with a reflection on how artists can contribute to churches).

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