Bethel University is hosting a special event, “Wonder and Wisdom,” April 22 from 4-6 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Rotunda on campus.
Sponsored through a partnership with Bethel’s grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Nurturing Childhood Faith through the Arts, the event will feature artwork provided by the Hubbard Hill and the Early Learning Center’s (ELC) intergenerational art club. Bethel has developed a partnership with these groups to explore the purposes of intergenerational worship and arts experiences.
“Our team (NCFTA Grant) is overjoyed to collaborate with the ELC Pre-K children and Hubbard Hill neighbors as they help all of us expand our understanding of the wisdom and wonder of our faith in God and each other through the arts. We hope you’ll join us for a few hours to celebrate the hard work of the children and neighbors, as well as do some creating of your own!” says Becki Graves, Artistic Director for the Nurturing Childhood Faith Through the Arts Initiative.
ELC families and the residents of Hubbard Hill will be on campus enjoying artwork, snacks, and more. Families and individuals of all ages are welcome to come.
About the Artists
“The Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill prides itself on being a faith community where generations thrive together. One of the many intergenerational encounters where this is on full display is during Art Club, the creative gathering of pre-K children from the ELC and neighbors from Hubbard Hill’s Assisted Living community. This magical mingling of youth and seasoned wisdom creates space for the children and neighbors to make and explore alongside one another, collaboratively celebrating the divine creative spirit of God within each of us.
What makes this mutual inspiration all the more magical is that it is so deeply rooted in the love and joy of simply being together. Lasting relationships are formed and deepened during each intergenerational experience, as they marvel and delight in one another’s company. What they always have in common is love, joy, and the abilities to create, play, wonder, and worship and every Art Club experience serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to play or utilize our ability to express the beauty of God’s love and joy through art making. These works of art are the products of this love, connection, and celebration of our friends and mentors across generations, and the creative God who crafted us all.” – Olivia Waltz – Intergenerational Art Teacher
Learn more about intergenerational experiences at the Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill.