RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS 
By TAHLIB

Jerry is white but chose a pastor who is a black. Angela is an Evangelical, but stood alone to defend the Hindu girl being bullied at her school. Tom is straight but painted Jesus waving a Gay rainbow flag, and then delivered it to his Catholic priest. Not every American thrives on divisiveness and competition. Instead many of us choose community-building. Frankly, I hate the win/lose outcomes of competitions, but I'm inspired by prizes, events, and occasions that celebrate risk-takers who bridge divides. The ArtPrize, Burning Man, Fringe Festivals, and our own A&O Prize are such celebrations; and that makes the Race Prize from the Spirit & Place Festival (above) our  NEWS OF WEEK.

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

1. A&O Invitational: Participate in "First & Last: Religious Risks" in November [Ends Oct. 1, 2013]
2. Hoosier Students: Register a High School student to win a college scholarship. [Ends Oct. 5, 2013]
3. American Clergy: Nominate a strong advocate for artistic freedom. [Ends Oct. 15, 2013]
4. American Museum: Nominate an exhibit that inspired religious dialogue. [Ends Oct. 15, 2013]
5. American Artwork: Nominate most impactful contemporary artwork of 2013. [Ends Oct. 15, 2013]

It's more than Art. It's Religion. We are believers (and skeptics too), united in the search for human meaning through art from the religious imagination. We believe in the artists and craftsman who dare to explore religious themes through their creativity. When you believe, you join other believers. Some of us join the A&O Project as dues-paying members; others support the A&O Prize - Youth Scholarships as donors; most subscribe to this "free" weekly newsletter (or follow on: Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook or Soundcloud). Join us.