2026 Art Projects
Greetings Grant Seekers,
The 2026 Creo Arts - Art Projects Application Portal is open now until November 26th. Below you will find information outlining the application process and overall program for art projects. You will also see two separate applications; one for individual artists and another for churches and organizations. If you are an artist applying for you own project please apply using the Artist Application. If you are a church or arts organization applying for an art project please apply using the Organization Application. May God bless you as you apply!
2026 Important Dates
Online Application Opens: August 6, 2025
Application Deadline: November 26, 2025
Award Decisions Issued: December 12, 2025
Grants Awarded: February 1st, 2026
Online Welcome Meeting: February 12th, 2026
Artist Retreat In Wilmore, KY: September 2026
2025 Creo Art Projects
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Shane Ortiz
“Violent Grace - The Life and Art of Edward Knippers”
Washington, DC
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Josh & Jessica Jordan
“El Tonto Por Cristo” Film Project
Houston, TX
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Cheryl McCarthy
“The Art Abbey”
Blacksburg, VA
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Kurt Kaddy
“OF SHAME AND GLORY: A Visual Liturgy for Lent and Beyond”
Springfield, MO
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Meredith Schomburg
“Contemplate the Light: A Stations of the Cross Installation”
New York City, NY
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Dr. Linda Stratford
“Art and the Search for Meaning” Project
Lexington, KY
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Jim Shores
“Stage Production of 40 Acres”
Wilmore, KY
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Norman Wyatt Jr.
“Bring Me Yet a Vessel”
Richmond, VA
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Krista Padgett
“Resounding Grace: Worship Through Harp”
Wilmore, KY
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Stephanie Vander Lugt
“Oddkin Unite”
Charlotte, NC
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Jordan Butler
“Sons of Timaeus” Record
Winfield, KS
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Todd Hunter
“Worship Arts EP” C4SO
Franklin, TN
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Nathan Hoff
“Creo Gallery and Studios”
Trinity Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, CA
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Valarie Grimes
“Radiant Church Artist Community”
Radiant Church, Savannah, GA
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Mattie Karr
“Imago Dei”
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO
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Peter Johnston
“The Trinity Gallery”
Trinity Church, Lafayette, LA
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Gary Ball
“Asheville--Working Studio/Gallery Space”
Redeemer Anglican Church, Ashville, NC
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Mitch Marcello
“Art Camp”
United Methodist Church, Williamsport, PA
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Tim Pflug
“The Sower”
Life on the Vine Church, Chicago, IL
