Is creative expression informed by the Spirit? Is there a relationship between how human creativity works and the Creator God?

Four inspiring and well-known artists will discuss integrating these two aspects of their lives when they appear as part of Trinity College’s Faith and the Arts program, which launches next month. 

Unit coordinator Dr Scott Downman said God created humans with a capacity to be imaginative and inventive and the arts provides an outlet for creative expressions of faith.

“This unit explores how faith and spirituality go far beyond statements of belief,” Dr Downman said.

Trinity College Queensland is offering four Friday night “performances”, one per month from July to October. Guests are jazz musician Chris Poulsen and friends, visual artist Lyn Diefenbach, celebrated young adult author Claire Zorn, and our very own award-winning documentary maker Scott Downman.

Faith and the Arts at Trinity College Queensland celebrates the beautiful intersection of creativity and faith.

We’re inviting you to get inspired and create a piece of art, music, short film, or literature that expresses your faith — or explores how faith and creativity intertwine.

Prizes up for grabs:
🥇 1st Prize: $1,000
🥈 2nd Prize: $500

Any style. Any medium. All welcome.

Entries close: 4PM Tuesday 7 October 2025
Winners announced: 17 October 2025 at the Faith and the Arts Friday event

Terms & Conditions:

• • Artworks can be in any format or genre. Physical artworks must be delivered to Trinity College Queensland, 60 Bayliss St Auchenflower by Tuesday 7^th October for judging. Please note: Judges will not return artworks. Items may be picked up after October 17th until 6 December, thereafter Trinity College reserves the right to dispose of these items. 
  • Written pieces can be up to 2000 words in length and may be poetry, film script, fiction, non-fiction or essay.
  • Video/film/music may be up to 5 minutes in length. Please send a dropbox link or similar.
  • Entries must be from people who reside in Australia or its territories only.
  • Trinity faculty members and their families are excluded from entering.
  • Submit your entries HERE!

Join us for Faith and the Arts Fridays

Four Friday events at Trinity College Queensland, featuring extraordinary Christian artists, joining us for conversations about how their faith intersects with their artistic endeavours, as well as showcasing their talent and creativity.