Authentic faith, meet excellent art.
That's what Forefront Festival is all about. At this special meetup event, you'll learn from Christian creators who live it out.
Meet fellow creators.
Whether you consider yourself an "artist," an enthusiast, or just someone who casually enjoys beautiful things, you'll be in good company at Forefront events.
Learn something new.
The centerpiece of the event is an on-stage interview with an accomplished designer and a critically acclaimed musician.
Enjoy food & drink.
Your ticket includes dinner and coffee — because we know fellowship is best when paired with food.
Experience music.
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Melanie Penn will perform at the end of the event.
Featured Artists
Melanie Penn
Melanie Penn is a singer, songwriter and worship leader based in Brooklyn. For many years she was a mainstay in the NYC theatre scene and an award-winning musical theatre actress, primarily touring with the Broadway musical ‘Grease!’ She transitioned to songwriting and released three songwriter albums to critical acclaim (Wake Up Love, 2010, Hope Tonight, 2015 and Immanuel, 2017).
Aside from being a songleader at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Mel also works with Redeemer City to City and Tim Keller to help over 450 new churches in global cities.
Austin Zick
Austin Zick is an accomplished graphic designer. Originally from San Diego, CA, he now lives in Pittsburgh, PA and works in print & branding.
He has created new brand identities for organizations and designed everything from digital assets to banners, letterhead, and clothing. He also created the original posters for Forefront Festival Meetup 2019.
Trevor Leach
Trevor founded Imprint Coffee Roasting Co. with his wife Christina in 2016. They set out to bring specialty coffee where there wasn’t any available. With a mobile roastery and espresso bar, they showcased their passion for stellar coffee. In 2017 they opened a roastery, coffee shop, and drive-thru. Trevor wants to make a lasting difference in the community, to leave his “Imprint.”
He will be vending coffee drinks at Forefront Festival Meetup 2019 featuring exclusive Forefront coffee blends.
Event Details
Day
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time
5-9 PM
Location
Grace Road Church, 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604
Parking
Street parking is free.
General Admission Tickets are just $15.
Tickets are free for monthly donors, students, and volunteers.
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