The vision of Chrysalis Seed is to 'generate multiplying groups of artists in a subculture centred in Jesus'. Its mission is to ‘equip artists to integrate their art and faith, and to reconcile art and faith communities’. This will continue even though the structure and operations of Chrysalis Seed as a Trust will finish from 1 August 2010.
We are confident that God will multiply the work and vision of Chrysalis Seed, without the organisation itself. A grass roots movement will continue to emerge as fresh shoots sprouting out of the tree stump. Artists and activists are continuing to build on the foundations we have built in the last 14 years.
This website is being maintained in a reduced form to ensure accessibility of the CS Arts magazines and to emphasise that the vision of Chrysalis Seed for artists in New Zealand will keep going for the long term, as it takes on a life of its own.
- Eight groups of Christian artists nationwide. Whangarei, Auckland, Waikanae, Lower Hutt, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Dunedin and Invercargill.
- A social network of over 602 artists and supporters.
- A comprehensive library of art and faith materials available nationally to artists and students through Knox College, DunedinChristian artists and activists networking throughout New Zealand.
- Regional gatherings for artists. Next one: Canterbury artists meet at Laidlaw College, Christchurch June 26.
- All published CS Arts magazines available online.
- A monthly prayer newsletter for artists, groups and arts institutions from the 4th of June.
- Artists’ social network: www.csartspace.org.nz
- An online community where artists and supporters of the visual arts meet and chat online, share ideas, news and information.
The process of closing the affairs of Chrysalis Seed as a Trust has been much more involved than we expected, which is why we haven’t met the original goal of 1st April this year.
We are confident now that all accounting, administrative and financial matters will be wound up, and the Trust legally dissolved by 1st August 2010.
As reported earlier, the CS library and shelves are now safely in the Hewitson Library at Knox College in Dunedin. The books and magazines will be processed there over the next 12 months. They are already available for people visiting in person, on a read only basis. We will post more information on this website how to access this collection, as it comes to light. Please contact the Hewitson Library directly for further enquiries at hewitson@knoxcollege.ac.nz
After nine years, Chrysalis Seed finished its time as a tenant at the Christchurch Arts Centre as on 1st April 2010. Jessica started her lease as a tenant on the same day, shifting her art studio into the rooms that were the main office and staff room. Peter has kept his personal office next door. He is continuing to support artists of faith through personal contact, prayer and research.
We are absolutely committed to making sure this social network continues. We are encouraged how this has developed the last 18 months. The content and interaction on csartspace will continue to be driven by its members. By June 2011 we will review the way it is managed. If you have ideas or suggestions for either content or administration, do let us know. Thank you for those of you who have already offered ideas and help. A new administrator, will be appointed in a few weeks, June 2010.
Jenna-Lea will attempt to contact those on the CS Arts magazine mailing list on our behalf over the next 6 months, to make sure you all are clear about the changes in Chrysalis Seed. This will also be a chance to for you to give your own feedback on the work of the Trust.
Peter and Jessica Crothall (founding directors of Chrysalis Seed)
