Set in a staged living room on the Christian Center platform, the 'Artrageous Cafe', featured local artists from Belgium in the first half: classical guitarist Alexandre Deleglise, and vocalist Laura Curado. The second half featured artists from Ireland: Martin Nolan and Lynn Caldwell in a set called 'The Poet & The Piper', where Martin played Irish uillean pipes and flutes, and Lynn read from her poetry writings.

On March 24, artists gathered at the home of Jim and Anne Mills for an Artist's Breakfast where we discussed strategies for connecting with more Belgian artists as well as using events like Artrageous to reach unbelievers.

“Our goal with 'Artrageous' is twofold: to encourage, inspire, and educate artists to be salt and light in the world with their artistic gifts as well as to use them to serve in the church," say Jeff Slaughter.  “And we want Artrageous events to connect unbelievers with the gospel. We believe people will attend an arts event before they will attend a church service on Sunday morning. Our desire is to organize artistic events with excellence that attract unbelievers and begin a discussion about God.”

The next Artrageous event is scheduled for October, 2012. Watch this page for details!