“All things are transparent manifestations of His power and wisdom. It is the very nature of creation that the whole world is like a burning bush even though we walk around all the time with our shoes on.”
– Calvin G. Seerveld

The Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology develops gospel-gripped, theologically-minded, adept culture makers who faithfully seek to glorify Christ in all things. The Maker Institute believes the fullness of a maker comes forth when the heart, head, and hands are working together in unison. Our intimate and personal approach includes sound theological training, robust professional and studio practicum, and applied spiritual formation under the guidance of a close-knit community of Christian makers.

We want to equip makers to take up their calling with greater confidence and competence. Often, Christians struggle with how to be both an artist and a follower of Christ. Perhaps you have felt and even now feel this way? We want to share with you how this tension simply does not hold. Our program was built out of a desire to see creative believers like you free from what we suggest is a false dilemma.

At the Maker Institute of Studio Art + Theology, you will find an integration of art and theology both in theory and practice. We provide a program that promotes a comprehensive theological approach to making by studying Christian exemplars in the past and present and by plumbing the depths of Christian thought on how to make things with excellence to the glory of God. Indeed this is what makes the Maker Institute uncompromising and unique in the landscape of art, faith, and theology.

Established in January 2024, Maker Press is the Maker Institute of Studio Art + Theology’s publishing arm. As a vehicle for facilitating connections between Christian artists, designers, makers, galleries, and art enthusiasts, Maker Press launched New Christian Makers to celebrate Christians working in various creative fields. We champion painters, illustrators, woodworkers, craftspeople, sculptors, designers, furniture makers, metalsmiths, photographers, and new media makers and more who have faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. As makers within the larger community of the Church, we believe it is essential to know and be known by one another continuously.