Dianne Collard

Dianne B. Collard serves as the Europe Director for Artists in Christian Testimony International and the Founder/Director of ArtsCharlotte. She and her husband have served in cross-cultural ministry for thirty-five years, primarily focused in Europe. Dianne’s doctoral research focused on the role of visual art in the churches of Germany, Switzerland and Spain. She feels uniquely called by God to be a “Creative Catalyst” and encourager in the arts and faith movement. She serves on the Arts+Europe Executive Leadership Team and frequently speaks in conferences and international forums. Dianne’s book, “I Choose to Forgive: Expanded Edition” is published in multiple languages. Dianne and her husband, Glenn, live in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) and thoroughly enjoy their married children, five granddaughters and one grandson-by-marriage.