Illuminate Conference
SCHOOL + CHURCH GROUP PARTICIPATION
Southern Adventist University is proud to host the annual Illuminate Arts + Faith
Conference on its campus in Collegedale, Tennessee, each year. Individual guests who
travel in from around the Southeast for two days of presentations, performances, and
hands-on workshops are joined by groups of educators and faith leaders representing
several area schools and churches who purchase discounted bulk tickets for their teams
($50 off per registrant). A sample of those includes:
Bryan College, Covenant College, Chattanooga Christian School, Silverdale Baptist Academy, The Mission Chattanooga, and Grace Blue Ridge.
In fact, one local K-12 school is sending 17 fine arts and English faculty to the conference in 2026!
Illuminate is a wonderful team-building and professional development opportunity. If you're considering registering a group from your organization to attend but would like to speak with someone from one of the above schools or churches about their experience, email illuminate@southern.edu and we will share their contact information.
Bryan College, Covenant College, Chattanooga Christian School, Silverdale Baptist Academy, The Mission Chattanooga, and Grace Blue Ridge.
In fact, one local K-12 school is sending 17 fine arts and English faculty to the conference in 2026!
Illuminate is a wonderful team-building and professional development opportunity. If you're considering registering a group from your organization to attend but would like to speak with someone from one of the above schools or churches about their experience, email illuminate@southern.edu and we will share their contact information.
testimonial
“I’VE BEEN DEEPLY INSPIRED BY THE CONFERENCE. YOU ATTENDEES ARE PARTICIPATING IN A
VERY RARE CONVERGENCE OF FAITH AND ART IN CONVERSATION. THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN EVERYWHERE.
YOURS IS THE EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES.”
-Mia Chung, Harvard professor and 2025 Illuminate presenter
TICKET INFORMATION
+ Bulk-ticket rates ($150) are available for churches, nonprofits, and educational
institutions registering 10+ guests. Price includes all sessions/workshops, two meals
(lunch Monday, dinner Tuesday), and the closing concert. There is no single-day ticket
option and content will not be streamed online.
+ Hamilton County, Tennessee, high school students (including homeschool students) receive free admission for the 4-5:30 pm sessions on both days and do not need to register; sign in upon arrival.
+ Email illuminate@southern.edu with any questions.
+ Hamilton County, Tennessee, high school students (including homeschool students) receive free admission for the 4-5:30 pm sessions on both days and do not need to register; sign in upon arrival.
+ Email illuminate@southern.edu with any questions.
The Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference is made possible by generous support from event sponsors. Thank you!
