Current projects sponsored by
the Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation

The Seattle exhibit premiered Oct. 17th - Nov. 16th, 2008 at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond. Photo Gallery

Dallas "Let There Be Light" was at the beautiful Galleria Pierra in Uptown Feb. 19th through March 29th, 2009. Photo Gallery

"The Vessel"
by Thomas Blackshear

"Let There Be Light" Exhibit
Over 90 paintings and sculptures that
illuminate the sacred and the bold.

The 2008/2009 "Let There Be Light" exhibit portrayed the revelation of God from creation through the ultimate revelation of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. This powerful exhibit featured more than 90 pieces of illuminating art by such renowned artists as Thomas Blackshear, Ron DiCianni, Michael Dudash, Daniel Gerhartz, Chris Hopkins, Frank Ordaz, C.W. Mundy, Tom Dubois, Dennis Lewis and many other talented artists who desire their works to portray truth on canvas.

....Many of these artists have been sought after by the U.S. Government to immortalize events and presidents, by Hollywood, by highly successful sports figures to commemorate their achievements, by major corporations to sell their products, and by dignitaries from across the world…men and women in the prime of their successful careers whose real heart desire is to serve Christ and His Kingdom and make their art to His glory. They have desired to put together a collection of pieces that can communicate the truth of God’s revelation to mankind through artistic images. Images that bring light to a dark world in hopes that the transforming power of Christ will fill the heart and minds of those who view them.

The "Let There Be Light" exhibit opened March 14th, 2008 at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Featured are 90 paintings and sculptures by 22 artists from across the country. Never before have this many signature pieces of art by top Christian artists been assembled in one showing. The show will feature such masterpiece works as "Forgiven" by Thomas Blackshear and "In the Wilderness" by RonDiCianni. Photo Gallery

The "Let There Be Light" exhibit will visit five cities in 2008/2009. Five cities have been chosen for their cultural influence across the globe. It is our hope that hundreds of thousands of people who live in these cities and those who visit these cities from around the world will experience this visual revelation of God and be drawn toward eternity with Him. Specific exhibit locations will be announced soon.

Los Angeles, California Spring 2008	Seattle, Washington Fall 2008	Dallas, Texas Spring 2009

Kim Ragsdale, Executive Director of the "Let There Be Light" exhibit

Kim Ragsdale has held executive positions for 25 years as a marketing and promotional director for major corporations such as Maurices, Charming Shoppes, Inc., Price Development Company and General Growth Corporation. Since 2003, she has traveled the country promoting her own fine art work done in pencil with national success. She also teaches private classes and workshops in drawing techniques. www.kimragsdale.com

Christian Artists Conferences

Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation also hosts Christian artists conferences. These outstanding conferences are held each spring at the beautiful Box R Ranch in Ashland, Oregon. The conference addresses such questions as:

What is the place and the purpose of the gift of the arts? …In the Individual? …The church? …The culture? …Will it leave a lasting revelation of truth for generations to come?

….Professional and talented nationally acclaimed Christian artists offer encouragement and technical training to emerging Christian artists who are seeking to develop their artistic gifts and talents and who desire to bring more honor and glory to God through their gift. See www.boxrranch.com for more information.