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Patrick Ellis is an artist and educator who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from
the University of Georgia, a Master of Theological Studies from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy in
Liturgical Studies from Drew University. He has taught middle school, high school and college and has led workshops for all
age groups in the field of art and spirituality. He has curated numerous art exhibits in his roles as Curator of the Dadian
Gallery at Wesley Theological Seminary and Director of the Arts for Theology and Ministry Program at the Washington Theological
Union. He also served as Art Department Chair at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC. Patrick has worked for
The Great Frame Up in Morristown, NJ and Frame of Mine in Washington, DC.
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Mitchell Bond, a native of Bedford, VA, has worked in graduate theological education
for the past 17 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from James Madison University and a Master of
Theological Studies from Wesley Theological Seminary. He has nearly twenty years of experience in student services and administration.
Mitchell is also an artist working in copper foil stained glass, fused glass and mosaics.
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It is our goal that our work in the framing of art and promoting the arts and crafts of local folks will compliment the
life and talents of this community. As our endeavor continues to take shape, we hope that you will join in the conversation.
If you have ideas, comments, suggestions, please feel free to let us know. They were filled with the
Holy Spirit, and they spoke of the great things God had done. - Acts of the Apostles 2:4  |
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- To support the local community by providing
quality custom framing at competitive prices.
- To offer hospitable exhibition space for regional artists and artists
working at the intersection of faith and creative expression.
- To foster engaged conversation about the
place of arts in our community and the spirituality of the art making process.
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Goose Creek Studio was born from a process of discernment as to how best build
on our previous experiences in art production, framing, education and programming. Bedford provides a logical place for this
endeavor because of our existing roots in the area and a growing and vibrant arts community that exists in the region. The name of the business and logo are reflective of Bedford County and our desire to foster
a connection between art and spirituality in our own work and the work displayed in the shop's art galleries. The goose
is an ancient symbol of the Holy Spirit in Celtic art and mythology. It is the Spirit's power that enkindles in all people
the gifts and talents to create and illustrate the beauty of God and the creation. The image of the goose in our logo
is based on images found in the medieval illustrations of the Book of Kells.
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