Glorifying God Through Contemporary Biblical Visual Art

AGAF Visual Arts & Scripture Scholarship

Overview

The Adonai Global Arts Fund (AGAF) Visual Arts & Scripture Scholarship supports emerging visual artists who thoughtfully integrate biblical Scripture with creative practice. Awarded annually, this scholarship encourages students pursuing formal education in the visual arts to explore faith, Scripture, and artistic excellence through a proposed art exhibition.

AGAF believes artists are visual theologians—interpreting, reflecting, and engaging God’s Word in ways that invite contemplation, dialogue, and spiritual reflection. This scholarship exists to invest in the next generation of artists who approach their craft with both creative rigor and biblical intentionality.

Scholarship Award

  • Award Amount: $500 (USD)

  • Frequency: Awarded once per year

  • Recipient: One applicant annually

  • Use of Funds: Tuition, academic fees, art supplies, materials, or exhibition-related expenses

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is open to students who:

  • Are currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited college or university

  • Are pursuing a degree in the visual arts (e.g., fine art, painting, illustration, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media)

  • Are at least 18 years of age

  • Create original artwork

  • Demonstrate a sincere interest in integrating visual art and biblical Scripture

Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply.

What to Submit

Applicants must submit a complete application package that includes the following:

1. Art Exhibition Proposal

A written proposal outlining a conceptual art exhibition that integrates visual art and the Bible. The proposal should address:

  • Exhibition concept and theme

  • Relevant biblical Scripture(s)

  • Artistic approach, medium(s), and style

  • Intended audience and spiritual or reflective impact

(Detailed proposal guidelines and a downloadable template will be provided.)

2. Original Artwork Portfolio

  • A minimum of five (5) original artworks created by the applicant

  • Artworks should demonstrate technical skill, creativity, and thematic relevance

  • Each submission must include:

    • Title

    • Medium

    • Dimensions

    • Year created

3. Artist Statement

A written artist statement describing:

  • Your artistic journey

  • How faith and Scripture influence your work

  • Your creative philosophy and motivations

4. Completed Application Form

Applicants must complete the online application form and agree to all scholarship terms and conditions.

How Applications Are Evaluated

Applications are reviewed by an AGAF-appointed scholarship panel and evaluated using a standardized rubric. Consideration is given to:

  • Artistic excellence and craftsmanship

  • Thoughtful and meaningful engagement with Scripture

  • Originality and creative vision

  • Clarity and cohesion between proposal, artwork, and artist statement

All decisions are final.

Important Dates

(Dates will be updated annually.)

  • Application Opens: February 28, 2026

  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

  • Review Period: June 2026

  • Recipient Notification: July 1, 2026

  • Public Announcement: July 10, 2026

Recipient Expectations

The scholarship recipient agrees to:

  • Allow AGAF to feature their name, artwork, and excerpts from their proposal for promotional purposes

  • Provide a short written reflection or testimonial upon receipt of the award

  • Credit AGAF when referencing the scholarship publicly, when applicable

AGAF does not retain ownership of any submitted artwork.

Scripture & Creative Calling

“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘See, I have called by name Bezalel… and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship.’”
— Exodus 31:1–3 (ESV)

AGAF celebrates the God-given creativity of artists and their unique calling to reflect truth, beauty, and meaning through visual expression.

Ready to Apply?

When applications are open, a link to the scholarship application and downloadable guidelines will be available here.

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For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact AGAF through the website contact form.