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Vision A.R.T.S. (Arts Revealing The Son) is a non-profit Christian performing arts outreach ministry to the church and community, with emphasis on the family. It provides a biblically based atmosphere for training in the arts. The arts are divine gifts meant to impact the world for the glory of God.
Students are taught that the body has many parts, no one less important than the other. The parts are intended to serve one another, not to bring honor to themselves. Jealousy and competition have no place in ministry. Origin
Katha believes in giving students opportunities to share their gifts to others. She took students to perform at the Children’s International Dance Festival in China; premiered an original work of Dave Brubeck’s La Posada in Mexico City at the Palace of Fine Arts; choreographed and danced in Christmas specials in Branson Missouri at the Glenn Campbell Theater; and Sight n Sound Theater in Lancaster Pennsylvania and on the national TBN. She toured the U.S. dancing with concert pianist Dino Kartsonakis. Katha and her twin daughters performed in a nationwide TV musical series that aired for 3 years. Katha has been a soloist with Ballet Oklahoma and Lyric Theater providing students to church and civic groups. She has also served as Dance Director for productions at Metro Church, City Church, Cathedral of Praise and Crossing Community Church where numerous opportunities for performing and ministry have been a joyous experience for A.R.T.S. dancers. Recently students traveled with Katha and the Light The World Parade to London to dance on the streets announcing the coming of the Summer 2012 Olympics.
Opportunities
A.R.T.S. is the home base for Jeff & Natalie Lewis' International Arrows Ministry as they travel to foreign countries with workshops and street evangelism. A.R.T.S. has a dance ensemble under the direction of Liz Kraft who is great vision for these young gifted and dedicated dancers. A.R.T.S. is going into its 17th season of the Prince, a Christian modern day rendition of the Nutcracker. Students in our upper Step Level divisions are eligible to participate. Auditions take place each year to fill the acting roles and choose solo dancing parts. A.R.T.S. continues to offer the pro-life piece, Coram Deo, to youth groups, churches and schools under the direction of Sarah Shackford. It is a powerful tool to express God’s concern for the unborn. Instructors & Subjects
A.R.T.S.’ teaching staff includes many outstanding professionally trained instructors. They teach with love, joy and enthusiasm that is contagious. The subjects that are taught each year increases and excellence is our goal in all we do with the arts of Dance, Drama, Voice, Music and Theater. Studio training begins with 3-yr-olds and continues through adults. To read more about our instructors, CLICK HERE.Performance Center
A.R.T.S. performs annual productions using music, dance and drama that appeal to people of all ages. A.R.T.S.’ dream has come true this year of having our own performance center that can be used year round for annual seasonal presentations as well as incorporating other community arts groups for special production events. CLICK HERE Needs
Besides expanding A.R.T.S.’ facility, our needs include vehicles for traveling, routine supplies and updating of sets, costumes, props and tech equipment. A.R.T.S. relies on God’s financial gifts through His sources to accomplish all He gives A.R.T.S. to do. A.R.T.S. Foundation and Board A.R.T.S. has a wonderful Board of Directors that governs their 501 (C) 3 Foundation. Donations given by individuals, businesses or corporations help provide the funds needed for A.R.T.S. ministry outreaches to the church and community. They also oversee financial aid to students when possible. Gifts are Tax Deductible.
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A.R.T.S. encourages
artistic expression and requires discipline and commitment. A.R.T.S. has
been in existence for over 40 years under the direction of Katha Bardel.
Katha has trained thousands of dancers and many are continuing in her
footsteps. Katha is an accomplished dancer and choreographer who had her
early training in