As well publishing 'Art & Christianity' quarterly ACE undertakes regular research projects.
Contemporary art in British churches
Edited by Laura Moffatt and Eileen Davy
From hydroponically grown vines to traditional oil painting, contemporary artists are making a visible and profound impact on British churches today. This volume seeks to understand the impetus for such a resurgence and unpacks some of the practical, theological and aesthetic issues within it. Available at £5 (plus £1 p&p).
To order please send a cheque made payable to ACE with your name and full postal address.
ISBN 978-0-9551485-1-4
Ecclesiart
Modern and contemporary art in UK cathedrals and churches
ACE has been awarded grant money to undertake an online project which will list works of Modern and contemporary art in UK cathedrals and churches (1920 to the present day). The first 50 entries are already online. If you have suggestions of works of art that you think we should know about please be in touch.
English Cathedrals and the Visual Arts 2005
by Tom Devonshire Jones and Graham Howes
This report surveys the varied initiatives made in recent years by England's Anglican Cathedrals in commissioning and exhibiting art.
Published by ACE in November 2005 this analysis of answers to a questionnaire sent to each Dean and Chapter in England reveals every region's differing approaches. These give encouragement to artists and to churches to explore further the possibilities now open. Originally a report to the Arts Council of England, this book is essential reading for all concerned with the public art opportunities afforded by places of worship. Available at £5 (plus £1 p&p).
To order please send a cheque made payable to ACE with your name and full postal address.
ISBN 0-9551485-0-2
Research Forum
ACE is pleased to offer a listing service for individuals' research projects. This has been set up to assist dialogue between students and academics in this field of enquiry. If you have a research project to which you would welcome others' contributions please send in a short description of the work (in no more than 60 words) giving your full name and place of study to projects@acetrust.org. If you are able to share your interests or knowledge in any of the fields of research mentioned below please contact us at the same email address. All correspondence will be treated confidentially.