Mullins was one of the most influential Christian artists in the 1990s thru the early 2000s. He tragically died in a car accident in 1999. During his career, Mullins had meaningful connections to the greater Chicago area including the Judson University campus in Elgin. Mullins lived on the Judson campus for a summer while he was writing and recording new music, and he also performed on campus during his career.
Music promoter Chris Hauser, who is working with Judson on the center said, “Rich Mullins was and still is one of the all-time greatest and true artists our industry has ever experienced. His influence goes far and wide.”
The announcement was made during a special Judson University Chapel program on Wednesday. In addition to announcing the Center, the University and the Rich Mullins Center Advisory Committee also announced the inaugural Creative Community Weekend scheduled for next October.
The weekend will be an opportunity for individuals from various creative arts and expressions such as music, writing, art, poetry, comedy, spoken performance and other areas to come together to share their talents and craft as well as network and connect.
The creative spirit of the weekend is reflective of Rich Mullins’ inventiveness, vision and authenticity. The weekend will also feature presentations and special features highlighting Mullins’ life and career.