ARTIST IN CONTEXT PROGRAM
The Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life & Faith recently kicked off their Artist In Context program. Embedded within U.S.-based institutions, this dynamic, year-long residency is designed to elevate artists whose work explores the beauty, mystery, and depth of the Christian story. These selected artists will spend the year collaborating deeply with their host institutions, creating a contextually rooted artistic project that reflects shared values and Christian imagination. The 2025-2026 Artist In Context lineup is:
This photo shows a cozy, modern indoor setting with two people seated across from each other: 👕 On the left: A person dressed in a light gray button-up shirt with chest pockets, blue jeans, and black sneakers with white stripes. 🧥 On the right: A person wearing a dark red cardigan over a black top, black pants, and sandals. Between them sits a small white round table topped with a potted plant featuring long, thin green leaves 🌿. The background includes blue cushioned benches and warm wooden paneling, giving the space a relaxed, lounge-like vibe. It feels like a casual chat or a friendly meeting.
Dave Bruno, Executive Director of The Rabbit Room (link here) and Ruth Naomi Floyd (link here)

THE RABBIT ROOM
&
RUTH NAOMI FLOYD

Rizpah: The Act of Endurance In The Midst of
Grief and Loss
these two men are not sitting together but are two photos made into one. The man on the left is a priest wearing a white collar and black shirt and pants covered by a blue shirt. He is sitting comfortably in a lounge chair. The man on the right is holding a guitar and wearing a denim blue button down with dark jeans. He is smiling and has a full dark beard and curly dark hair.
Rev. Zac Koons of St. Mark's (here) and Jon Guerra (here)


ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AUSTIN
& 
JON GUERRA

Beauty As Well As Bread 
This photo captures a relaxed moment between two people seated in stylish chairs, deep in conversation. The setting feels casual and inviting—perhaps a lounge or waiting area—with a small round table and a potted plant adding a cozy touch. Behind them, a blue cushioned bench and wooden wall create a warm backdrop. 👕 The person on the left sports a black polo, light gray pants, and blue sneakers, with a visible tattoo on their left arm. 👔 The person on the right wears a blue polka-dot button-up shirt, dark pants, and matching blue sneakers. It’s a scene that suggests connection, comfort, and maybe even collaboration.
Dr. Kutter Calloway of Fuller Theological Seminary (here) and Jeevo (here)


FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
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JEEVO (RAJEEV NANDAKUMARAN)

The Brehm Sessions
This photo captures a relaxed moment between two people seated in stylish chairs, looking at the camera. The setting is casual and inviting—perhaps a lounge or waiting area—with a small round table and a potted plant adding a cozy touch. The person on the left sports a white short sleeve button down and light gray pants, and black sneakers. The person on the right wears a gray sweatshirt, dark pants, and gray sneakers. It’s a scene that suggests connection, comfort, and collaboration.
Dr. Dan Train of Duke Divinity School (here) and Matthew Rushing (here)


DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL
& 
MATTHEW RUSHING

Performing Shalom 
This photo captures a relaxed, contemporary meeting space. Two people are seated across from each other on stylish chairs—one light blue, the other grey—with a small white round table between them. A potted plant adds a touch of greenery, and the blue cushioned bench along the wall enhances the cozy yet professional vibe. The polished concrete floor and clean lines suggest a modern design aesthetic.
Dr. Steve Guthrie, Belmont University (here) and Kim Thomas (here)

FRIST COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT BELMONT UNIVERSITY
&
KIM THOMAS

The Voice of God In All Things 
Photos above: Artist In Context partnerships by Jonathan Rodgers
Photos below: Artist In Context event by Sam Simpkins/Belmont University
Man is standing in a tan brown jacket viewing art in an art gallery two men are talking to one another. One is wearing a blue striped button down and brown pants and the man on the right is wearing a white button down with gray pants.
A man is sitting and is in mid-conversation, holding his right hand up midway. He has dark short hair and a gray beard. three people are sitting in wide, comfortable chairs in mid conversation. There are two females and one male.