"Bring It Home"—Starting Creative Gatherings in Your Community with Sharlene Provilus and Cary Brege
- The Rabbit Room
- 12 minutes ago
- 2 min read
We sat down with Sharlene Provilus and Cary Brege—part of the creative team behind The Guild Conference—to talk about what it takes to gather artists of faith into real, living community. Their session at Hutchmoot was full of practical tools and a simple framework for building community—A, B, C: Assess, Begin Small, and Collaborate.
For more resources, visit https://www.sharleneprovilus.com/bringithome
Cary Brege is an organizer and encourager of artists and creative community. She finds deep connection and communion with God through art and beauty – and loves sharing that with others. Cary and her family have hosted over 25 house concerts and she serves on the board of Renew the Arts, a nonprofit focused on arts and hospitality. Currently Cary is the Director of The Guild Conference, a creative arts conference in Raleigh dedicated to soul care for Christian artists and creatives.
Sharlene Provilus (aka Shar) is a spoken word poet, Bible teacher, and multidisciplinary artist passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God. Shar is the Founder and CEO of Write Speak Inspire™, an education and media company that develops original content, live events, and educational resources to help people grow in identity, purpose, and leadership. She is also the Founder of Inspiring People Made This, a design consultancy that helps mission-driven brands tell their stories through strategy, storytelling, and design. In addition, she co-founded The Guild Creative Conference, a gathering that equips Christian creatives and artists to create faithfully and lead with integrity.
Having shared platforms with artists and leaders such as Ezekiel Azonwu, Jess Ray, and The Verses Project, Shar continues to use her gifts to inspire others through poetry, teaching, and storytelling. Whether through spoken word, Bible teaching, or creative leadership, Shar helps others embrace their calling and use their gifts for God’s glory.
