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2015

A Christmas Card for Artists

A Christmas Card for Artists

Leave a note and sign the card for the Anselm Society Arts Guild--encourage our artists at Christmastime!

Interview with Director Brian Brown

Interview with Director Brian Brown

Read about the vision for the Anselm Society, why we didn't pick an easier name, the role of artists in a church, and what Firefly can teach us about community.

Scott Cairns speaks on community

Scott Cairns speaks on community

In our September 5 conversation with poet Scott Cairns, we explored the nature of Christian community in light of the human condition.

Photos from Year Kickoff Party

Photos from Year Kickoff Party

Anselm member artists joined 50 of our supporters for a special evening to kick off our year, hosted in the lovely home of Clay and Sally Clarkson.

Tolkien Speaks: The Secret to a Happy Marriage

Tolkien Speaks: The Secret to a Happy Marriage

Perhaps his most famous and enduring tribute to his beloved bride was weaving his romance with her into the mythology of Middle Earth in the story of Beren and Luthien.

How Story Inspires

How Story Inspires

Creativity begets creativity. Beauty calls out to beauty.

Art Appreciation is for the Everyday

Art Appreciation is for the Everyday

You could blame technology and the hurried twenty-first century lifestyle, or point to commercialism and pop culture. But there is another reason: People underestimate our common ability to apprehend the aesthetic.