“I think there is a big need to re-engage with the Arts. The Church has had a lengthy and happy marriage with the Arts in the past but needs more artists. I agree with Rowan Williams that ‘artists are special people and every person is a special kind of artist’.” 
“The purpose of co-mission is to promote modern Christian Art in all its forms and by doing so raise money for charity. I want us to be offering quality work and craftsmanship, rather than mass-produced work, to continue the legacy of the Church as a great commissioner of art.”
Henry Shelton, Founding member of co-mission
commission4mission (co-mission) exists to encourage the commissioning and placing of contemporary Christian Art in churches, as a means of fundraising for charities and as a mission opportunity for churches.
co-mission promotes the purchase of artworks by churches through donations given in memory of loved ones, with these people being commemorated in plaques placed (wherever possible) on or near the artwork itself.
Membership of co-mission is open to any Christian artist (of any discipline) or supporter of Christian Art. co-mission members pay an annual subscription and for this receive: a vote in organising committee elections; places on co-mission events/ conferences; and promotion of their work to churches through co-mission’s activities.
The fees for all artwork (of whatever type and media) sold to churches through co-mission are determined using the following:
- a charge for materials/expenses claimed by the artist in creation of the work;
- an optional fee to the artist for the creation of the work;
- a contribution towards the work of co-mission; and
- a donation to a charity or charities.
co-mission’s objectives are to:
- provide opportunities for churches to obtain and commission contemporary Christian Art for church buildings;
- provide information, ideas and examples of contemporary Christian Art and its use/display within church settings; and
- raise funds for charities through commissions and sales of contemporary Christian Art.
As a result we are involved in:
1. Creating a database of members able to create artworks for churches.
2. Promoting an approach to the commissioning and placing of contemporary Christian Art in churches as a means of fundraising for charities.
3. Organising conferences, exhibitions, meetings, seminars, visits etc. to provide information, ideas and examples of contemporary Christian Art and its use/display within church settings.
4. Displaying member’s work through brochures, exhibitions, leaflets, websites etc.
For more details write to: co-mission, c/o St John’s Seven Kings, St John’s Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex IG2 7BB or email: jonathan.evens@btinternet.com.
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